This conversation with Emily Wilson originally aired in January, 2024.
I welcome Professor Emily Wilson.
Her new work is The Iliad, a translation in iambic pentameter for those of us in the 21st century who do not have the original or any Greek whatsoever. It's a pleasure to welcome the professor and to thank her for how she has worked so diligently, not only to present in English all the depths of the Greek language with nuance, but also to make it easy to read on the page and to hear it read by the extremely talented and gifted Audra McDonald in the Audible.com version.
I recommend having the book in front of you as you listen to the reading. Not only will all the pronunciations come through, but the the music, the beat helps a deal to understand the comedy and the tragedy.
Where was Troy and how did we come to seeking Troy and Priam's treasure 150 years ago? And what do we know about that city today?
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The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson
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