Richmond Lattimore

Poet, Author

1906 – 1984

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Who was Richmond Lattimore?

Richmond Alexander Lattimore was an American poet and translator known for his translations of the Greek classics, especially his versions of the Iliad and Odyssey, which are generally considered as among the best English translations available.

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Born
May 6, 1906
Baoding
Also known as
  • Richmond Alexander Lattimore
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Dartmouth College
  • Christ Church, Oxford
Died
Feb 26, 1984

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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