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Emily Wilson

classical philologist

Emily Wilson

British-American classicist, author and translator

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Emily Wilson· Entertainment · 5 sources · Sep 4, 2026Story

Emily Wilson Plans Full Odyssey Retranslation

Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate The Odyssey into English, plans a complete retranslation rather than a revision, expanding notes and revising rhythm and word choice in light of more sophisticated methods. The renewed interest sparked by Christopher Nolan’s film has boosted sales and public debate, with critics and readers reexamining her approach and the poem’s modern relevance across multiple regions.

Entertainment· Sep 4, 2026

Emily Wilson· Entertainment · 7 sources · Aug 28, 2026Story

Emily Wilson Plans Complete Odyssey Retranslation

Emily Wilson is conducting a complete retranslation of Homer’s Odyssey, a rare move she says is not a revision but a full new version, and she’s about halfway through as she aims for a longer, more socially nuanced text that corrects earlier term choices like the overuse of the word ‘slave.’ Her project, which has already sparked controversy over publishing and teaching implications, underscores a broader push to refine classical translations after more scholarly critique.

Entertainment· Aug 28, 2026

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About Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson is a British and American classicist and translator. She is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her translation of Homer's Odyssey, published in 2017, is the first by a woman into English verse. Her translation of the Iliad was published in 2023.

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Occupation: classical philologist, university teacher, translator
Position held: Booker Prize judge
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United States
Born: 1971
Website: https://www.emilyrcwilson.com

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