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Abdulla asked this question about The Iliad:
Which translation(s) would you recommend?
Benjamin Hollon My personal favorite is by Richmond Lattimore.

He doesn't worry about making it rhyme, which really helps make it readable. He also uses the Greek name…moreMy personal favorite is by Richmond Lattimore.

He doesn't worry about making it rhyme, which really helps make it readable. He also uses the Greek names as opposed to the Roman names, which I feel is more original.(less)
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The Iliad
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