[issybird]

Two points I wanted to keep separate:

First, I've started the Fagles translation of The Iliad and I find it highly readable, most especially the dialogue, which while majestic also sounds as if real people might have spoken it. If someone is finding the translation he's reading a slog, he might be interested in giving this one a try.

Second, I'm appending a post by Hamlet53 from another thread, in case people don't see it there. (I hope he doesn't mind.) NPR is airing what sounds to be a highly relevant story today.

Originally Posted by Hamlet53

Those participating in the read The Iliad challenge may find this National Public Radio broadcast today of interest. You will have to check your local public radio station schedule to see if and when this will be broadcast. I can tell you that after about 3:00 p.m. CST today the program audio will be available as streaming download. Don't know if the download is available outside of the US?

Homer’s Iliad Retold

Love and war with Achilles, Hector, and Helen of Troy in a hot new telling of Homer’s epic “The Iliad.”