Which Translation of Homer's Odyssey Should You Read?
In this video, I compare seven of the most popular translations of Homer's Odyssey by reading the same two passages from each version: the famous opening lines of the poem and Odysseus’ taunt to the Cyclops in Book 9. These passages reveal the distinctive choices each translator makes in style, meter, diction, readability, and poetic force. 00:00 intro 01:01 translation one 03:15 translation two 05:59 translation three 08:05 translation four 10:31 translation five 14:16 translation six 17:12 translation seven 19:50 my favorites This guide is intended to help readers identify which translation they should read of Homer's Odyssey.
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