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Old 12-01-2009, 07:55 AM   #3125
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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek View Post
Do you mean a modern prose translation, or a retelling? A sci-fi sort of retelling of the Iliad that I really liked is "Ilium" by Dan Simmons, check it out, especially if you are into sci-fi. I've been meaning to check out the Alessandro Baricco novel as well, I read some of his work a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

As for prose translations, Walter Shrewring has made an excellent (and very readable) translation of "The Odyssey".
modern prose translation... Not that I would mind a nice retelling either Or even better, an alternate history version! I just love alternate histories...
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