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The use of active, modern language gives this translation an immediacy that moves the story along. I also appreciate how clear this makes the culturally specific bits of the tale (knee touching, religious and sacrificial systems, social and household titles, etc.). It definitely gives less of an epic vibe, tho. Still unsure how I feel about that.
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No one prepared me for all the peer pressure on Goodreads. So now I’m reading the Odyssey
It’s been 40 years since I read this. Expecting it to hit a little different, if I can get through the introduction and start the actual text…
— Jun 26, 2026 08:25AM
It’s been 40 years since I read this. Expecting it to hit a little different, if I can get through the introduction and start the actual text…
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Also: loving the choice to translate into iambic pentameter!
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