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Read for Coursera: Greek & Roman Mythology
I loved it. Which was a bit surprising to begin with; I'd thought it would be rather dry but you do get caught up in the tale. Mostly I want to smack Odysseus and Zeus for being willful little boys, given Penelope a big hug (and a stern talking-to about knowing when to leave a fool). My heart broke for Calypso.
Read it. You won't regret it, and I hear this is one of the best translations.
I loved it. Which was a bit surprising to begin with; I'd thought it would be rather dry but you do get caught up in the tale. Mostly I want to smack Odysseus and Zeus for being willful little boys, given Penelope a big hug (and a stern talking-to about knowing when to leave a fool). My heart broke for Calypso.
Read it. You won't regret it, and I hear this is one of the best translations.
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Glorious original in a superb translation that brings out the sense of being rooted in oral performance.
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sublime original, excellent translation that brings out both the drama and the poetry.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
10/10, would recommend
First dive into ancient literature for fun (not because of school or something).
This was great. Once you understand how to pronounce the names, and can read without pausing to try and pronounce every name, the story is quite enthralling.
First dive into ancient literature for fun (not because of school or something).
This was great. Once you understand how to pronounce the names, and can read without pausing to try and pronounce every name, the story is quite enthralling.
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated