The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)

509 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

When Robert Fitzgerald's translation of the Odyssey was first published, it was hailed by Moses Hadas as "surely the best and truest Odyssey in the English language" and won the prestigious Bollingen award. By universal consensus, the work is ackn...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
challenging 43%
tense 21%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
informative 14%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 39% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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