The International Library: Emily Wilson on The Iliad

Make a coffee date to join us in celebrating a new translation of Homer’s The Iliad from one of the most celebrated literary translators of our time, Emily Wilson. This much-anticipated follow-up to her translation of The Odyssey sets a new standard for the ancient text, with captivating, vivid language and rich accompanying materials. Wilson will discuss adapting classical work for modern readers and engaging with one of antiquity’s most complex and exciting works from a fresh perspective.

This is a hybrid event. Wilson will appear in person at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn (1:30pm ET). Live remote viewings will be held at the American Library in Paris in Paris (19h30 CEST) and at Center for the Art of Translation in San Francisco (10:30am PT). You can also livestream this event worldwide.

Click here to register for the in-person remote viewing at the Center for the Art of Translation in San Francisco.(opens in a new tab)

Click here to register for the livestream of the event or to attend event in-person at the Center for Fiction (Brooklyn).(opens in a new tab)

About The International Library

This event is part of The International Library, a series launched in collaboration with the American Library in Paris(opens in a new tab) and the Center for Fiction(opens in a new tab) in Brooklyn which will offer conversations across time, place, and language. The International Library celebrates the live diffusion of in-person conversations in the hope of connecting new audiences across land and sea for a collective, intercultural experience. These conversations will broach deeper questions about writing and translation as we learn to think critically about how stories are told, investigating the points of view, the timing of the translations, and the intended or assumed audiences as well as inspiration, philosophy, and craft.