Classicist Emily Wilson says she is re-translating Homer’s *Odyssey*, revising work that made her a prominent figure in Anglophone Homer studies and public debate. Wilson, known for her widely cited 2017 English translation, is now “throwing out” that version and beginning anew, according to multiple reports.
Wilson’s 2017 translation is frequently described as the first major English-language rendition of the epic by a woman, and it became a bestseller. Several outlets also link the translation to broader public attention: they note that the translation’s lines and wording helped inspire themes and phrasing used in Christopher Nolan’s *Odyssey*-based blockbuster *Oppenheimer*, bringing Wilson’s work into a wider cultural spotlight. The reports further describe how Wilson’s earlier criticism of the film and Nolan’s project contributed to a culture-wars flashpoint.
Across outlets, the central point is consistent: Wilson is revisiting and replacing her prior English version of *The Odyssey*. The coverage varies mainly in emphasis—some foreground her role as a pioneering female translator, while others highlight the connection to Nolan’s film and the ensuing public controversy.
