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Forma #7: Emily Wilson (on translating the Odyssey)

Forma #7: Emily Wilson (on translating the Odyssey)

FromCiRCE Institute Podcast Network


Forma #7: Emily Wilson (on translating the Odyssey)

FromCiRCE Institute Podcast Network

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to FORMA, a podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education.  In episode 7, David chats with Emily Wilson, translator of a brand new and much-lauded edition of the Odyssey. Dr. Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer's epic, is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Conversation touches on her childhood love of the poem, the myriad challenges of translation, and tips for teaching Homer. 
Released:
Dec 4, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The CiRCE Institute Podcast Network is made up four regular shows:FORMA, featuring interviews and conversations with educators, writers, and thinkers.The Mason Jar featuring Cindy Rollins, all Charlotte Mason all the time.Close Reads, a book club podcast, featuring Angelina Stanford and Tim McIntosh.Ask Andrew, in which Andrew Kern answers listener questions about Christian classical education.As well as various seasonal shows like The Commons with Brian Phillips, The Divided Line with Matt Bianco, and A Perpetual Feast with Andrew Kern and Wes Callihan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.