The Odyssey: The Fitzgerald Translation by Homer

The Odyssey: The Fitzgerald Translation

Homer with Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)

515 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

The classic translation of The Odyssey, now in paperback. Robert Fitzgerald's translation of Homer's Odyssey is the best and best-loved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. Since 1961, this Odyssey has sold more than two million c...

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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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