A Scholar's Scathing Review: What The Odyssey Translation Controversy Reveals About Creative Ownership Renowned translator of Homer's epic poem, Emily Wilson, has penned a scathing review of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey in the London Review of Books.
At the center of this debate is not just the film itself but also the larger issue of creative ownership and the tendency for artists to reappropriate classic works without understanding their historical context.
Wilson, who has translated both The Iliad and The Odyssey, is uniquely qualified to speak to the nuances of Homer's original text.