I'll be doing a talk about translating the Iliad in NYC on May 9th. I'll discuss gaps between ancient and modern ideas about violence, humanity and heroism. Free and open to all! hunter.cuny.edu/event/emily-... - ThreadSky

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emilyrcwilson.bsky.social • 7 days ago

I'll be doing a talk about translating the Iliad in NYC on May 9th. I'll discuss gaps between ancient and modern ideas about violence, humanity and heroism. Free and open to all! https://hunter.cuny.edu/event/emily-wilson-translating-the-iliads-violence/

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steventurous.bsky.social•7 days ago

Dying to get your thoughts on The Return, which I finally got to watch. Have you seen it/written anything on it?

emilyrcwilson.bsky.social•7 days ago

Seen it, have many thoughts! Maybe I should write them up but I haven't yet.

steventurous.bsky.social•7 days ago

You totally should. Personally, I enjoyed the decisions about removing the gods and leaning into some more modern understandings about PTSD without making it feel anachronistic. Penelope was particularly terrific. I like that they took their time with it. And Argos will always completely ruin me.

jaywayze.bsky.social•7 days ago

I so wish I could be there but unfortunately I'm on the wrong side of the Atlantic Ocean. Will there be a recording?

emilyrcwilson.bsky.social•7 days ago

I don't think so. Sorry! But I'm sure I'll do a talk on the other side again soon. And there are plenty of clips of me rabbiting on about Homer available online, just not this specific set of thoughts.

jaywayze.bsky.social•7 days ago

Okay, I'll have to settle for that, thanks!

alineohanesian.bsky.social•7 days ago

Thank you for making this open to everyone. Very excited to tune in.

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