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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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The Complexities of Translation and Identity in Homeric Texts

This chapter delves into the challenges of translating Homeric texts with a focus on Odysseus, examining the critical choices translators face. It highlights how language shapes our understanding of identity and recognition, paralleling contemporary discussions on naming and significance.

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