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'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan shouldn't have written the movie himself
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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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Odyssey and Emily Wilson.
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Odyssey and Emily Wilson.
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