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'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson on her book of essays 'Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea'

Sep 15, 2026 · 7m
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  • Emily Wilson discusses her new essay collection, 'Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea'.
  • She shares her views on translation and the relevance of classics today.
  • Wilson emphasizes the need for retranslations to offer fresh perspectives.

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Emily Wilson
Emily Wilson
British classicist, professor (b. 1971) · 5 podcast appearances
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