The Odyssey

wolfie_honey shared a tip "In his vision of this period, kings live in astonishing opulence, soldiers are almost superhumanly strong, and the women are unnaturally attractive. A classic tale of Heroism."

RWilson shared a tip "I love both the Robert Fagles and Emily Wilson translations. Each translation varies enough to show the audience the translators’ values and gives a different perspective on a classic story."

cheyenne_corty shared a tip "This translation is it! Pick this one up if you want to read a POEM. It’s true to the feel of the original Greek, without becoming something it’s not. 10/10"

candice_a. shared a tip "Remember to try and read The Iliad first, less entertaining than The Odyssey but it adds a lot to your reading experience! Or read it after like I did, and then re-read - this book is well worth it! And then if you want you can read the Roman version of an epic tale, The Aeneid, which is possibly even more fun to read! Don't let literary snobbery scare you away from genuinely enjoying this or any other book."

awesome_user_521647 shared a tip "Hello, of course, I would recommend Illiad if you haven’t read it. I kinda see those books as if they were together. By the way, sorry for my English."

kristy_madden shared a tip "I love this book and have read it many times. Ian McKellen’s narration is amazing. I actually keep this one on my phone to listen to on sleepless nights."

brianna_pasarilla shared a tip "This is a great and entertaining book. If you are younger this maybe a more difficult read. I read it as a freshman in high school and it was challenging at times. I even love to read and do it quite regularly. Many of my classmates struggled with it. My tip is, while reading this classic piece of literature, to slow down and take your time with it. The story will jump out at you if you put time and effort into it. Don't give up if you don't quite get it at the beginning because the more you read it the more you understand."

JumoreJay88 shared a tip "yes this book has a lot of problems - but it gives an excellent opportunity to discuss why those problems existed in society and how we can learn from them and be better"

ashley_galayda shared a tip "I have a few, but I definitely enjoyed when Odysseus slayed Polyphemus. It really showed his clever nature in directing his men to disguise themselves as sheep. I also enjoyed the roles that Athena played in assisting both Odysseus and Telemachus. How about you?"

Charlotte_Vandike shared a tip "I have read the Illiad, the Odessey, the Aneid, and the Oedipus Rex. But the Odessey has to be my favorite! I love the adventure, the romance, and the cunning attacks. My favorite part had to be either the reunion of Odysseus and his son or when the nurse maid is trying to convince Penelope her husband is alive. We had such fun discussions in class over this book!"

kacy_2770 shared a tip "The fact that this is the first translation by a woman make the story completely different than all the other translations. I had the honor of hearing Emily speak at my college and she is amazing. Best lecture I've ever been to!#emilywilson #lifechanging"