English translations of Homer


This is a list of English translations of the main works attributed to Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey.
Translations are ordered chronologically by date of first publication, with first lines often provided to illustrate the style of the translation.
Not all translators translated both the Iliad and Odyssey; in addition to the complete translations listed here are numerous partial translations, ranging from several lines to complete books, which have appeared in a variety of publications.
The "original" text cited below is that of "the Oxford Homer."

''Iliad''

16th and 17th centuries (1581–1700)

Early 18th century (1701–1750)

Late 18th century (1751–1800)

Early 19th century (1801–1850)

Late middle 19th century (1851–1875)

Late 19th century (1876–1900)

Early 20th century (1901–1925)

Early middle 20th century (1926–1950)

Late middle 20th century (1951–1975)

Late 20th century (1976–2000)

21st century

''Odyssey''

17th century (1615–1700)

Early 18th century (1701–1750)

Late 18th century (1751–1800)

Early 19th century (1801–1850)

Late middle 19th century (1851–1875)

Late 19th century (1876–1900)

Early 20th century (1901–1925)

Early middle 20th century (1926–1950)

Late middle 20th century (1951–1975)

Late 20th century (1976–2000)

21st century