Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/6EB4OsoC1yo.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How a translation of The Iliad into modern language reinforces its relevance [xPVSnszGeeH] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT "The Iliad" is one of the foundational works of Western literature and thought. It’s an old story that continues to resonate in our time and has been given new life in a translation by distinguished classical scholar Emily Wilson. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: WyEiqcGNs7Q iTTzorpwXoZ qVDHr4g97Q5 8xQaYAcF54x XEc6OTQlEEx nVElWyHQy3Y 7BmFHqm2dzc
"The Iliad" is one of the foundational works of Western literature and thought. It’s an old story that continues to resonate in our time and has been given new life in a translation by distinguished classical scholar Emily Wilson. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: WyEiqcGNs7Q iTTzorpwXoZ qVDHr4g97Q5 8xQaYAcF54x XEc6OTQlEEx nVElWyHQy3Y 7BmFHqm2dzc