# The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Robert Fagles

The Odyssey is Robert Fagles’ English translation of Homer’s epic poem, with an introduction by Bernard Knox. It follows Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War and is presented as a readable modern rendering of the classic.

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- Reviews: 475

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## At a glance

- Fagles’ translation recounts Odysseus’ return from the Trojan War, including encounters with Poseidon, Scylla and the Cyclops Polyphemus.
- The listing describes the translation as using a bold, contemporary idiom.
- Includes an introduction by Bernard Knox.

## Pros

- A complete 560-page English-language edition suited to readers wanting the epic in Robert Fagles’ translation.
- Customer feedback describes the translation as accessible to modern readers.

## Specifications

### Edition and contents
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 560 pages
- Translator: Translated by Robert Fagles
- Introduction: With an introduction by Bernard Knox
### Publication
- Publication date: 30 November 2006
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 374 g
- Dimensions: 7.76 x 5.12 x 0.98 inches
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0143039954
- ISBN-13: 978-0143039952

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback reports mixed print-quality experiences, with some appreciating the hardcover and others criticising the printing. The listing identifies the edition as illustrated but does not specify the binding.

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for an English translation of Homer’s Odyssey by Robert Fagles.
- Readers who want an introduction alongside the poem.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the story, readability and Fagles’ translation positively, with the translation described as accessible to modern readers. Print quality receives mixed comments, including praise for the hardcover and criticism of the printing. This matters for readers choosing a physical copy, while the listed 560-page English edition and named translator clarify the book’s format and translation.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the translation as readable for modern readers and praise Fagles’ version.
- Mixed feedback: Print-quality feedback is mixed, with some customers appreciating the hardcover and others criticising the printing.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who translated this edition of The Odyssey?
The listing names Robert Fagles as the translator and Bernard Knox as the author of the introduction.
### How long is this edition?
The listed print length is 560 pages.
### What do customers report about readability and print quality?
Customer feedback describes the translation as easy for modern readers to follow, while print-quality experiences are mixed.

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