Emily Wilson -
civil discourse

Dr. Emily Wilson is a MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow, a classical studies professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and the first woman to translate Homer's The Odyssey into English. In this episode of The Civil Discourse, Wilson and Host Paula Marantz Cohen explore the depths of translation and social themes in Homer's masterpiece, as well as the way in which the text takes on new meaning in the face of evolving social standards.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

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About Civil Discourse:

The Civil Discourse is an interview series featuring high-profile and renowned guests in conversation across difference.

Building on the legacy of over 15 years of The Drexel InterView, this reimagined series explores controversial topics in the spirit of civil discourse, respectable intellectual debate, and greater cultural understanding.

Join high-profile and renowned guests in discussion with Host Paula Marantz Cohen to explore a spectrum of opinion and experience.