: Lattimore stays scrupulously close to the Greek text, retaining original spellings like "Achilleus" and "Aias" (Ajax).
: A new, comprehensive introduction provides archaeological and literary context for the poem. The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...
: Includes a glossary and maps to help readers track the complex cast and geography of the Trojan War. Critical Reception : Lattimore stays scrupulously close to the Greek
Reviewers from The Economist and The Chronicle of Higher Education praise it as both "lucid and learned". While some modern critics find it slightly "slow going" compared to more colloquial versions like Fagles or Lombardo, it remains a favorite for those wanting to experience the "overwhelming rage" and original "flavor of epic speech". The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...