I have read (taught) many translations of the Odyssey. Here are my top five.

  1. Mandelbaum
  2. Fitzgerald
  3. Fagles
  4. Wilson
  5. Lombardo

If you can only read one, read Lombardo. Of course it’s a book that rewards reading repeatedly, So my best advice is to read it over and over in many different translations.

Robby Prenkert @RCP