# Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?

- Published: 2026-07-09T15:17:32Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T13:06:30Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/video/books/100000010971102/which-version-of-the-odyssey-should-you-read.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Arts
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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.

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