The Guardian Australia
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Emily Wilson's essay collection challenges gatekeeping in classical translation scholarship
Emily Wilson's new essay collection examines translation philosophy and the enduring relevance of classical texts. The acclaimed translator of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad draws parallels between ancient and modern worlds, from Aeschylus to Spike Lee, while critiquing previous translations and gatekeeping in classics scholarship. Wilson champions accessible interpretations over elitist approaches to Greek and Latin literature.
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