![]() ![]() ![]() If you don't read it in period Greek, then whatever you read is an interpretation, in terms of style, and language. In retrospect, my suggestion is to remember that there is no more or less 'real' version of this work. I like the suggestion in these comments to read a few pages of a number of versions if possible to find one with a suitable style. To me, it is like reading "The Iliad For Dummies". I can understand why the OP is bored reading it. ![]() I also accidentally bought Butler's version. Putting aside the issue of rhyming/ non-rhyming, ultimately there may not be all that much difference between many of them. Interestingly, that WP page shows the first few lines of many of those versions. That said, there are SOOO many version from which to choose. But it's grammar is highly complex and I would go so far as to say most people effectively could not even read it. If you want to read a work written in stunningly lavish english, of which there is no better, then Pope's version is outstanding. Personally, I bought Pope's version and have just completed it. There are so many interpretations of this work! Which is the 'best' depends on your own personality and tastes. ![]()
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