Which Odyssey translation wins a blind reading test?

685 completed tests produced 8,043 choices. The 674-ballot analysis put Fagles first in all 50,000 whole-ballot bootstrap resamples.
27 points by curo 90 days ago homer.scrivium.com 31 comments

Summary

A recent blind reading test involving 685 participants revealed that Robert Fagles’ translation of the Odyssey consistently ranked highest among various versions. With over 8,000 choices made, the analysis confirms Fagles’ translation as the preferred option, making it a noteworthy contender for anyone interested in Homeric literature.

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