hi, i was wondering if there were english translations of the Iliad and the odyssey that’s easy to understand? my first language isn’t english and i have a hard time understanding old snglish :(

kitienen-archive:

You and me both, anon, you and me both.

I can rec a translation of the Iliad that I’ve been listening to: Stanley Lombardo’s translation of the Iliad. It’s available in both print and audiobook form, although it was written mainly to be listened to (Lombardo worked on it by performing it live, similar to how oral poetry was originally performed). It’s easy to understand and very exciting.

As for the Odyssey, haven’t found one yet. But I’m specifically looking for accessible audiobooks, so maybe someone else might be able to point you towards a print translation.