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'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan should have hired a scriptwriter
NPRWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
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The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
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