Classical Scholar Emily Wilson Is Writing a Brand-New Translation of The Odyssey From Scratch
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Renowned classical scholar Emily Wilson is writing a brand-new translation of The Odyssey from scratch, following her viral criticism of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation.
Classical scholar and University of Pennsylvania professor Emily Wilson is tackling a brand-new translation of Homer's epic poem from the ground up. According to an interview with The Associated Press, Wilson is already about halfway through the project, noting that it is a complete retranslation rather than a simple revision of her acclaimed 2017 version. This is a remarkably rare move in the academic and literary world, especially for a text as monumental as The Odyssey.
The new project arrives shortly after Wilson made headlines with a pair of viral op-eds sharply criticizing Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film adaptation. In her critiques, Wilson slammed the movie for lacking emotional and political depth, while taking specific aim at how the film handled ancient Greek themes like xenia, the traditional code of hospitality. Nolan has not publicly responded to the critique, though the timing has inevitably fueled plenty of pop culture discourse online and across creator streams.
Wilson also shared her thoughts on modern adaptations of Greek mythology during her conversation with the AP, including a critical take on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. While acknowledging the enthusiasm of her students, she questioned the books through a literary and historical lens. As Disney+ gears up for the season three premiere of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on November 20, the conversation around how contemporary media adapts ancient mythology continues to spark fierce debate across fandoms.
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