Reviewers from The Economist and The Chronicle of Higher Education praise it as both "lucid and learned". While some modern critics find it slightly "slow going" compared to more colloquial versions like Fagles or Lombardo, it remains a favorite for those wanting to experience the "overwhelming rage" and original "flavor of epic speech".
: He utilizes a flexible six-beat line that aims to mirror the rhythm and "weightiness" of the ancient hexameter without feeling forced. The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...
: A new, comprehensive introduction provides archaeological and literary context for the poem. Reviewers from The Economist and The Chronicle of
: Includes a glossary and maps to help readers track the complex cast and geography of the Trojan War. Critical Reception The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...