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Subseries 1F: Homer: The Odyssey, 1964-2006 (mostly 1990-2005)

6 boxes
Collection Creator:
Fagles, Robert
Dates:
1964-2006 (mostly 1990-2005)
Extent:
6 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Fagles began translating Homer's Odyssey in 1990, immediately following his completion of the Iliad. His translation was published in 1996 to widespread critical acclaim and popularity. This subseries includes correspondence with Bernard Knox and others regarding Fagles's plans and progress with regards to the translation, as well as early and revised drafts, including those with extensive comments by Knox, and a later complete copy-edited version. Jacket design materials, preliminary versions of source maps, genealogies, glossaries, and notes, correspondence regarding publishing and promotion, sales and royalties records, and contracts with Viking Penguin are also present, along with reposes, reviews, and interviews related to the book. During and immediately following his work on the Odyssey, Fagles made frequent appearances at translation symposia, public readings, festivals, Princeton events, lecture series at universities, and high school classes to discuss and read from his work. He kept files documenting each of these appearances, which can be found in this subseries. Fagles also kept track of mentions of his translation in various publications and television programs, which are also present. Since Fagles's public appearances in the late 1990s often regarded his translations of both of Homer's epics, researchers should note that this subseries also contains some materials that relate to the Iliad as well as the Odyssey.

Arrangement

Original order was maintained.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Subseries 1F: Homer: The Odyssey; Robert Fagles Papers, C1499, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
ReCAP - Remote Storage (rcpxm)
Boxes 15-20
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Fagles began translating Homer's Odyssey in 1990, immediately following his completion of the Iliad. His translation was published in 1996 to widespread critical acclaim and popularity. This subseries includes correspondence with Bernard Knox and others regarding Fagles's plans and progress with regards to the translation, as well as early and revised drafts, including those with extensive comments by Knox, and a later complete copy-edited version. Jacket design materials, preliminary versions of source maps, genealogies, glossaries, and notes, correspondence regarding publishing and promotion, sales and royalties records, and contracts with Viking Penguin are also present, along with reposes, reviews, and interviews related to the book. During and immediately following his work on the Odyssey, Fagles made frequent appearances at translation symposia, public readings, festivals, Princeton events, lecture series at universities, and high school classes to discuss and read from his work. He kept files documenting each of these appearances, which can be found in this subseries. Fagles also kept track of mentions of his translation in various publications and television programs, which are also present. Since Fagles's public appearances in the late 1990s often regarded his translations of both of Homer's epics, researchers should note that this subseries also contains some materials that relate to the Iliad as well as the Odyssey.

Arrangement

Original order was maintained.

Collection History

Appraisal

Nothing was removed from the collection during 2015 processing.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Subseries 1F: Homer: The Odyssey; Robert Fagles Papers, C1499, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
ReCAP - Remote Storage (rcpxm)
Boxes 15-20

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Names:
Fagles, Robert
Knox, Bernard