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Can anyone recommend a good Iliad? I liked Lattimore's Odyssey but I wouldn't mind something a bit less...faithful, as long as it's not too out there. I have heard some negative things about Fagles from people who've read the originals; I'd rather struggle than feel like I'm reading an overly free translation, but I'm hoping there's a middle ground available. Apparently this Greek History class assumes you've read it. Also, I can't imagine anything that would make me read a non-poetry translation, but if there's one that is truly world-shaking, go ahead and recommend it.