What's Missing from Nolan's 'The Odyssey' According to Homer's Translator Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation of Homer's ancient epic has been a commercial success, earning over $300 million worldwide.
However, its reception among scholars and classicists has been more nuanced, with some expressing disappointment at the creative liberties taken by the director.
Emily Wilson, translator of Homer's original poem and a prominent classicist, was one such critic. The Odyssey is an age old tale of heroism, perseverance, and the human condition.