new video loaded: Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?
Homer’s “Odyssey” has been translated into English countless times, with versions ranging from contemporary and accessible to highly poetic. A.O. Scott, critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three translations and explains which one might be right for you.
By A.O. Scott, Léo Hamelin, Gabriel Blanco, Laura Salaberry and Lauren Pruitt
July 9, 2026
