What's the Best Homer Translation? | Introducing WINNOW

Welcome to WINNOW: A Couple's Close Reading of the Iliad and Odyssey. This is the introductory episode of our podcast where we, Owen and Isabella Gemmer, are diving deep into Homer's epic poems. Before we break down each book of the two epics, we first discuss the most popular translations of Homer's work. Which ones are best for first-time Homer readers? Which are we going to read on this journey? Whether you're looking to encounter Homer for the first time or are already a fan, we hope there's something for you along the way. If you're interested in reading along with us, Owen is recording an audiobook of Samuel Butler's translation. Listen each week to prepare for the next episode:    • Iliad Book 1 Audiobook with Text (Butler T...   Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books: https://patreon.com/winnowpodcast?utm... Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song. Edited by Isabella Gemmer. 00:00 Introducing WINNOW 07:43 Chapman 09:18 Pope 10:16 Butler 12:27 Lattimore 14:36 Fitzgerald 16:49 Fagles 18:46 Lombardo 20:47 Wilson 25:50 Recommendations for First-Timer Readers 29:26 What will we be reading? 32:48 Keats Poem 35:58 Bye!