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A review by lydiaemilyy
The Odyssey by Homer
Full review on the blog: https://lettersoflydia.wordpress.com/2019/07/30/the-odyssey-homer-translated-by-emily-wilson/
Wilson’s translation was a joy to read. Written in iambic pentameter, it flows beautifully and I was able to fall into the story without ever stumbling over a passage. Wilson’s introduction and translator’s note gave me a greater appreciation of what she wanted to accomplish with this work. I would recommend reading them before diving into the poem. The choices that she made during the translation process are fascinating to read about and it also gives you some context about how Homer’s work has been treated in the past. If you have been put off reading The Odyssey because of its length or complexity, I would recommend this translation.
Wilson’s translation was a joy to read. Written in iambic pentameter, it flows beautifully and I was able to fall into the story without ever stumbling over a passage. Wilson’s introduction and translator’s note gave me a greater appreciation of what she wanted to accomplish with this work. I would recommend reading them before diving into the poem. The choices that she made during the translation process are fascinating to read about and it also gives you some context about how Homer’s work has been treated in the past. If you have been put off reading The Odyssey because of its length or complexity, I would recommend this translation.