Classic Translations - Democratic Underground

YankeyMCC

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Fri May-09-08 12:54 PM
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Poll question: Classic Translations

Do we have many fans of Iliad,Odyssey, Aeneid and other ancient classics here?

If so what translations do you own or regularly read? Did you make a conscious choice or just - like me - went with the one you found/where given - that you enjoyed and stuck with it? If you've read more than one what are your thoughts on the different styles?

I've no idea if I've covered enough Translators but I think these are the big names.

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BlooInBloo

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Fri May-09-08 12:57 PM
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1. Heath's translation of Euclid's Elements pwns all....

Kemp Smith's translation of the First Critique might compete, I suppose.

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