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The Odyssey
by Homer
The Odyssey by Homer (translated by Emily Wilson)
I cannot explain how long it has taken me to finish this book. I started earlier this year, put it down for a while because of exams, and then have slowly been reading it over time. Despite how long it has taken me, I am so happy that I read this translation. Emily Wilson is such an excellent writer, and her version of The Odyssey is so vivid and imaginative that it both feels out-of-this-world and simultaneously grounded in Ancient Greece. The language that she uses is both accessible for modern readers whilst also being immersive in the language of the past. It has that balance that historical fiction writers look for. Wilson implements it well into her translation that makes The Odyssey feel more alive than ever.
The characters are very three-dimensional and enjoyable to read about. I really recommend reading Wilson's translation as she manages to capture the essence of The Odyssey without making it difficult to read for those who dislike the heavy language of classics. Don't be put off by how long it took me to read this, it was genuinely just a personal thing. It can definitely be read in a much quicker time. Either way, it is worth the time of day because everything about it was spectacular and beautiful. Not to mention the beauty of the book itself - maps, notes, and a layout that makes it easy to annotate if you'd like to!
I cannot explain how long it has taken me to finish this book. I started earlier this year, put it down for a while because of exams, and then have slowly been reading it over time. Despite how long it has taken me, I am so happy that I read this translation. Emily Wilson is such an excellent writer, and her version of The Odyssey is so vivid and imaginative that it both feels out-of-this-world and simultaneously grounded in Ancient Greece. The language that she uses is both accessible for modern readers whilst also being immersive in the language of the past. It has that balance that historical fiction writers look for. Wilson implements it well into her translation that makes The Odyssey feel more alive than ever.
The characters are very three-dimensional and enjoyable to read about. I really recommend reading Wilson's translation as she manages to capture the essence of The Odyssey without making it difficult to read for those who dislike the heavy language of classics. Don't be put off by how long it took me to read this, it was genuinely just a personal thing. It can definitely be read in a much quicker time. Either way, it is worth the time of day because everything about it was spectacular and beautiful. Not to mention the beauty of the book itself - maps, notes, and a layout that makes it easy to annotate if you'd like to!