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In short, Lattimore's translation rocks! There's such beauty and elegance to his word choice. In some battle scenes, Lattimore's descriptions have a cinematic effect on the reader, very cool effect in text. Overall, The Iliad teeters between interesting themes and grinding constant warfare.
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Sep 08, 2017
Biblio Curious
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Fagles' language is trying hard to be modern that for me, it just doesn't suit the tone of the poetry. I thought it would make The Iliad an easier, quicker read but it sacrifices too much of the meaning so it becomes difficult to read. At some point, I'd like to return to Fagles' translation now that I've finished reading Lattimore's translation.
I enjoyed Lattimore's immensely ^.^ I savoured the dusty language that suits the ancient poem's mood!! I reviewed that translation here: Lattimore's Rev ...more
I enjoyed Lattimore's immensely ^.^ I savoured the dusty language that suits the ancient poem's mood!! I reviewed that translation here: Lattimore's Rev ...more
Finally getting to some of the classic epics that I should have read ages ago (although to be fair I did read an excerpt in college). So much depends on the translation, especially when it comes to poetry like this, and by many accounts of others, the translation I listened to (Fitzgerald's) is not considered the best; it was, however, narrated by Dan Stevens, so it was a very pleasant listening experience, at least.
I didn't realize how awful these ancient Greek "heroes" were! There is not one " ...more
I didn't realize how awful these ancient Greek "heroes" were! There is not one " ...more
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