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Originally Posted by SeattleUte
Like all historical fiction its themes and even much of its imagery and material world are more reflective of the time in which it was written than the time it depicts. (I could cite an example, controversial and well known, here but won't for fear of sidetracking this excellent discussion about these poems.)
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This was covered in the intro to Lombardo's Illiad. I can't remember everything that was discussed, but I seem to recall that the chariots and some of the weapons would not have been around during the time the battle took place.
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Originally Posted by SeattleUte
How could I forget that Lombardo as well just issued a translation of the Aeneid.
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That was my next question. Would you recommend Lombardo's translation for the Aeneid as well?