The Iliad (Dover Thrift Editions)

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Genre: Poetry anthologies: classical, early and medieval; Poetry; Greek Literature; Fiction; Ancient (Classical) Greek; Hellenic languages; Literature: Classics; Classics; Continental European; Fiction / Classics; Ancient and Classical;

Average Review: 3 stars

Review: Stunningly dated and poor translation : If this is your introduction to Homer or The Iliad, please, I am begging here, avoid this ancient translation. Spend the money on Lombardi's version, or for something more high-brow, on Fagles's.