

Homer’s great epic of a hero’s journey home—inspiration for the major motion picture by Christopher Nolan—in a bold, contemporary, and refreshingly readable translation. "Wilson’s language is fresh, unpretentious and lean. . . . It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." —Madeline Miller, author of Circe Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, none more so than the “complicated” hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this version as a more fully rounded human being than ever before. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, Emily Wilson’s Odyssey sings with a voice that echoes the epic’s music, sailing along at Homer’s swift, smooth pace. A fascinating, informative introduction explores the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the poem’s major themes, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of readers.









| Asin | B06XKNHGN1 |
| Edition | 1st |
| File Size | 8.3 MB |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0393634563 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | November 7, 2017 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| X Ray | Enabled |
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Eminently readable as well as vivid and exciting.
Eminently readable as well as vivid and exciting, this translation delivers Homer and the wily hero Odysseus with energy and clarity.
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Great Story and Translation
I’ll leave it to the classic scholars to debate the translation. I enjoyed it. The 100 pages of explanation before helped understand Ancient Greek society.Highly recommended.
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5 stars for the translation and translator's note
5 stars for the translation by Emily Wilson.3.5 stars for the actual Odyssey.Wilson does a phenomenal job at translating the famous epic poem, and the audiobook was delightful to listen to. But oof the pacing of the epic was not what I remembered. I remembered a lot of moralizing...but this was even more moralizing than even that. Wilson's translation choices make this accessible and fresh, which I loved.
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A remarkable translation
After struggling to read and understand The Odyssey in older translations, and becoming frustrated and quite frankly, bored, I picked up Emily Wilson’s version and couldn’t put it down. Extremely readable, lovely meter, life-sized characters and down-to-earth dialogue, this version should be on the bookshelf of every lover of this tale. Now I’m waiting for Wilson to take on The Iliad!
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Engaging Translation
This translation has great poetic rhythm, and very approachable language. Wilson also provides insightful analysis in the introduction and summaries providing context for some of the tradeoffs she made in translation.
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excellent experience
I’ve become addicted to being read to, especially by a talent like Claire Danes. It makes me feel more like the original audience who heard the first stories from the poet singers not from written accounts on pages. Splendid.
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Great Translation/Great Story
I didn’t read this in school, but I don’t think I would have appreciated it as much as I do now. The theme of “Xenia” — the love of the stranger stood out to me as one of the greatest themes of the story. I think that this is one of the reasons the story of Odysseus has been passed down through the ages.
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Pick wisely to listen to, or READ - that is the question. Not all audio versions are made alike
Audible version was purchased. This is my opinion.Odysseus was a male hero. Narration by a male therefore would have been preferred. I do not care how 'famous' a person is; some people,including actors, are NOT good narrators. Claire Danes reads like, well, Claire Danes, nasal and whiney, and does not give a robust voice to the narrator, and definitely not Odysseus.This is an adventure tale! A really good one! YES! YES! YES! There is no richness in the delivery whatsoever. Most women narrators are unable to have the tenor or range of a male voices/characters well, but then, some people just should not narrate. I wish I could return the Audible version. And, I did not continue with the audio version.There is hope. The translator, Emily Wilson, is a force of nature. This is a beautiful translation, and I have already asked for the hardcover book as a Xmas present. her Illiad translation is also a marvel. The Illiad and Odyssey are super fantastic reads especially when you are able to get into its rhythm of verse. That is one reason these books are so timeless and retold. Stand there, and tell it in your own voice!
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Excelente
Lo estoy leyendo actualmente y me parece formidable. La traducción de Emily Wilson es muy buena y amena.
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Informativ
Das beste an diesem Buch sind aus meiner Sicht die Hintergrundinformationen der Autorin (Übersetzerin) zur Entstehung der Geschichte, div. Hinweisen warum sie welches Wort auf eine bestimmte Art übersetzt hat, etc.
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Bonne traduction actuelle
Très intéressante traduction en anglais de l'Odyssée. Je ne la trouve pas du tout féministe comme cela a été rapporté.Cette traduction a le mérite de respecter l'écriture en vers du poème original.Une très longue introduction explique les choix faits par la traductrice, c'est toujours intéressant. Le plus marquantLa lecture est assez agréable.
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Uma tradução autêntica, vigorosa e...feita pela primeira vez por uma mulher!
Acostumado a ler “Odisseia” vertida elegantemente do grego para o inglês por homens como Mandelbaum, Pope, Lattimore, Fagles e Fitzgerald, me surpreendi com a qualidade da “magra” versão de Emily Wilson. Trata-se de uma nova e autêntica versão – a primeira em inglês de “Odisseia” feita por uma mulher.Sabemos que a tentativa de uma nova tradução de "Odisseia" é como representar uma peça de Shakespeare. Muito do seu público conhece bem o trabalho, e eles tomam seus assentos com as expectativas já estabelecidas, e com as interpretações de performances favoritas reverberando em suas cabeças. Ao mesmo tempo, você terá membros na audiência que nunca viram a peça, a quem você terá que fornecer a introdução de um gigante da literatura ocidental. E não nos esqueçamos daqueles que foram sob coação, temendo as próximas horas de tédio. Você precisa encontrar uma maneira de falar com esses grupos diferentes, esgueirando-se para além das defesas dos devotos, enquanto atrai aqueles menos familiares. É uma tarefa ambiciosa, que exige habilidade, astúcia e nervos fortes, qualidades que definem o próprio Ulisses – protagonista de "Odisseia”.Eu tinha por hábito, até ler “Memórias de Adriano” (Marguerite Yourcenar – veja resenha), revisar uma tradução, estabelecer uma passagem especial e compará-la com a de seus predecessores. Analisava principalmente a beleza das palavras e os efeitos linguísticos. É um exercício divertido e tem lá seu mérito, mas, no final, não deixa de ser uma abordagem fragmentada, servindo mais para ajudar o leitor na compra de uma versão especifica. Esse método não responde questões essenciais do trabalho como um todo: o tradutor teve uma visão cuidadosa e abrangente? Ele tem a habilidade de sustentá-la? Ele traça um curso coerente entre virtudes geralmente e mutuamente exclusivas como musicalidade, clareza, beleza e legibilidade? E o mais importante, que aprendi com Marguerite Yourcenar, ele conta bem a história?No caso da nova e inteligente "Odisseia", de Emily Wilson, a resposta a todas questões acima é um ressonante sim.Admiro a coragem desta mulher, e sua abordagem vívida e ousada com o objetivo de, como ela declara logo na abertura, – “contar uma história antiga para os nossos tempos modernos”. Ela prioriza a velocidade e o impulso narrativo de Homero, procurando capturar o que ela chama de “galo galimado” de seu verso, escrevendo em pentâmetro iâmbico, limitando-se, de forma impressionante, ao mesmo número de linhas do original de Homero. Lembro o leitor que cinco linhas de grego antigo “incham” facilmente para 10 em inglês ou português. Enfim, é raro encontrar uma tradução que seja ao mesmo tempo tão fácil de ler e tão rigorosamente considerada. A "Odisseia" de Emily Wilson tem uma performance que merece nossos aplausos.Boa leitura!
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易しい英語で書かれている。
日本の高校生でも読めるような英語で書かれている。日本人にも読みやすい。逆に言うと味気ない文体かもしれない。ヨーロッパの原型がわかるような物語である。
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