The Iliad of Homer
by Homer, Richmond Lattimore (translator) | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0226469409 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0226469409 Global Overview for this book
3 journalers for this copy...
I like the Iliad. Yes, everyone should read it at least once. I was embarrasingly free with a highlighter at the start of this book, sorry.
off to Ohio and Adia415
Received today from BCer ThanksMom as a RABCK. Thanks so much! I'm excited to read it after finishing The Odyssey recently.
Whew. I'm finally done. After several start and stops, I've completely read this book. I don't know why, but it was like torture getting through this. I really enjoyed The Odyssey, but this was an entirely different beast. First, I don't think I like this translator's (Richmond Lattimore) style as much as the Odyssey translation (Robert Fagel)that I read. And secondly, the story just isn't nearly as interesting to me. It's constant fighting and arguing and more fighting and long, long, long digressions about various things.
Anyway, I'm glad I read it if for no other reason than it's just one of those classics that should be read, but now I'm looking forward to reading something a little more fun! :)
Anyway, I'm glad I read it if for no other reason than it's just one of those classics that should be read, but now I'm looking forward to reading something a little more fun! :)
Journal Entry 5 by Adia415 at Wild Oats Groceries, Rookwood Commons in Norwood, Ohio USA on Friday, June 17, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (6/17/2005 UTC) at Wild Oats Groceries, Rookwood Commons in Norwood, Ohio USA
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I left it on the shelves with all the olive oil. I thought that was appropriate given all the anoiting with olive oil that goes on in the book. :)
I left it on the shelves with all the olive oil. I thought that was appropriate given all the anoiting with olive oil that goes on in the book. :)
The Iliad and I are off to Asheville, North Carolina!! Found it with the Olive Oil. (Good one!) Might read a little and then set it free in a happy little town!
CAUGHT IN CINCINNATI OHIO USA
CAUGHT IN CINCINNATI OHIO USA