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Odyssey translations compared

Odyssey translations compared
  1. Which translation of Odyssey is best?
  2. Are all Odyssey translations the same?
  3. What is the most accurate Homer translation?
  4. How many Odyssey translations are there?

Which translation of Odyssey is best?

Fitzgerald's translation has been the most common modern translation since 1961. It has sold more than two million copies, and has been the standard translation for most schools and poets.

Are all Odyssey translations the same?

English Translations

In the past 205 years, the Odyssey has inspired 61 translations into English, beginning with George Chapman's translation created in the early 1600s. Each translation approaches the text from a different perspective and with different creative and translational priorities in mind.

What is the most accurate Homer translation?

The first and most frequently recommended translation is Lattimore (1951). His translation was ground-breaking in its day for not only being faithful to the language but for daring to match the metrical rhythm of Homer as well.

How many Odyssey translations are there?

The Odyssey—the ancient Greek epic attributed to Homer—has been translated into English at least 60 times since the seventeenth century.

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