The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with Emily Wilson (Translator)

512 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

"'Each generation must translate for itself, ' T. S. Eliot declared. Emily Wilson has convincingly answered this call: hers is a vital Odyssey for the twenty-first century that brings into rhythmic English the power, dignity, variety, and immediac...

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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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