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Liv and Michaela speak with THE Emily Wilson about her new book, Crossing Wine Dark Seas, and the wide, wondrous world of translating Homer today. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice ... Show More
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