Superstar "Odyssey" Translator Emily Wilson
The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. Emily Wilson's new translation — an international bestseller — captivates readers from the opening sentence: “Tell me about a complicated man.” Beginning this fall, students in four Maryland high schools will create new theater work, artwork, and history projects using this new, accessible translation of the Odyssey.