Reddit reviews The Ring of the Nibelung

I'd highly recommend Andrew Porter's translation. I read it before I saw my first Ring (Seattle, 1986) and I still have my dogeared old copy and re-read it every time I am lucky enough to a a cycle. I've read other translations, but I always come back to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Nibelung-Richard-Wagner/dp/0393008673

I have no idea which translation is most accurate, but I have always preferred Andrew Porter's translation, as it is designed to be sung, fitting the music like a glove. That alone makes it the most pleasurable to follow along to while listening or watching.

http://www.amazon.com/Ring-Nibelung-Richard-Wagner/dp/0393008673/ref=sr_1_1