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297 | Emily Wilson on Homer, Poetry, and Translation

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring Homer's Epics

In this chapter, the significance of Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, is examined within the Western literary canon and their intricate translation challenges. The discussion highlights the poems' themes, authorship debates, and their role in the historical context of oral storytelling transitioning to written literature. Emphasizing the cultural and narrative complexities, the chapter reveals how these works have endured and evolved, remaining relevant in modern discourse.

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