The Odes (edition 1966)

Edition: // Descr: xii, 170 p. 20.5 cm. // Series: Call No. { 888 P65 2 } Translated by Richmond Lattimore Contains Glossary of Names. // //

I got this because the other translation of Pindar I was reading had no notes and often made little sense without them.

For some reason Charlton Griffin has read most of my favorite books for audio, and most of them are available only with him reading them. Unfortunately, Charlton Griffin is about my least favorite reader. Much as I love the various works he reads, it's always a struggle for me to pay attention to his reading. He sounds like an Edwardian gentleman full of ennui, as though he can barely be bothered to pay attention to the book he's reading. Also, audiobook publishers have a bad habit of not disclosing the translators of the books being read. This is beginning to change, but it drives me stark raving mad. I've read some Pindar in Greek and have a couple of different translations of his Odes, so this, fortunately, isn't my only approach to his poems.

That said, I'm thrilled to be able to listen to Pindar ktl. while on long drives, which are usually to work. ( )