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Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) and Theodore’s Books (NYC - registration required)

  • Residence of the Consul General of Greece 69 East 79th Street 6th floor New York NY USA (map)

An Iliad for the 21st Century: A Discussion with Prof. Emily Wilson in NYC

Join HALC and Theodore's Books for an all encompassing discussion with Professor Emily Wilson, a renowned classicist, author, and the translator. Following her groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey, which quickly achieved canonical status, Wilson took on translating The Iliad. We dig into her latest translation of The Iliad, which has been described as a "triumph", looking at how this timeless piece and the Classics continue to capture the imaginations of people across the world.

Later Event: December 4
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