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A review by dilfpercyshelley
The Odyssey by Homer
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
what a beautiful translation. despite the length and the dense tale at hand, Wilson’s Odyssey provided an easy to digest take on an often over complicated translation piece.
translation of such iconic ancient texts is so very rarely accessible to the masses, yet this is so artfully written that truly almost anyone could pick this up and enjoy it: even simply as a beautiful tale of love and loss. despite this easy to digest take, Wilson’s translation never once feels as if it is dismissing the importance of the original text. especially upon consulting the translators notes, the lengths of meticulous dedication to this text are abundantly clear.
i would highly recommend this translation to seasoned classicists and newcomers alike.
translation of such iconic ancient texts is so very rarely accessible to the masses, yet this is so artfully written that truly almost anyone could pick this up and enjoy it: even simply as a beautiful tale of love and loss. despite this easy to digest take, Wilson’s translation never once feels as if it is dismissing the importance of the original text. especially upon consulting the translators notes, the lengths of meticulous dedication to this text are abundantly clear.
i would highly recommend this translation to seasoned classicists and newcomers alike.