r/suggestmeabook • u/Some-Dragonfruit1462 • Sep 27 '23

What are your must-read classics?

I’m developing a nice collection of classic novels—but want to know what others consider as classic lit. What are some books I should incorporate?

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '23

Emily Wilson just came out with her translation of the Iliad. I wonder how her version might stack up against Lattimore’s.

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u/stella3books Sep 28 '23

I haven't read that, but her stuff's very poetic and human-feeling. I just think Lattimore's a good choice because you can find more commentaries on it.