Is the Odyssey Translation Behind Nolans Film Actually Woke? [iK6eA6drQk0]
Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey adaptation is being called "woke". Critics are pointing to the casting and his use of Emily Wilson's modern translation. But is that actually what's going on? 👉 Join the waitlist for my self-paced intro to linguistics, the Linguistics Blueprint: ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Is Nolan's Odyssey "Woke"? 1:16 - Translating "Polytropon" 3:10 - What's the Job of Translation? 6:20 - A Side-by-Side of Wilson and Fagles 9:02 - The "Slaves" Controversy 9:40 - So Which Translation Is Best? 12:36 - Outro 👋 If you're new here, welcome! I'm Dr. Taylor Jones. I have a PhD in linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania, and on this channel, we explore the intersection of language, culture, and science. 💬 LEAVE A COMMENT: 💬 Have you read more than one translation of the Odyssey? Which do you prefer? 🔔 Subscribe for more linguistic deep dives: @languagejones Support the channel on Patreon: #Odyssey #Linguistics #Translation #ClassicalLiterature #EmilyWilson #Homer