In 2018, the Classical world shifted with the introduction of a new translation of Homer’s Odyssey, the timeless Greek tale of journey, loss, hope, and more than a few mythical misadventures. Dr. Emily Wilson, professor and department chair of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, brought a new perspective to her translation that resonated with audiences around the world. Read here our exclusive interview with Dr. Wilson which was conducted during her recent visit to UC San Diego!

Sappho, well—she worries there’s no one left to read her work.

An Ekphrastic Poem by Tyler Olcese

Alexander burst into the royal bedchamber, startling the servants who shrank back, quaking in fear. The rest of the companions followed suit and stayed behind as Alexander approached to pull back the curtain. His hands trembling, he grasped the heavy, silken curtains meekly and ripped them aside.

Aristophanes presented his new play called Lysistrata at the festival recently and I left with tears of laughter in one eye and of sadness in the other. I know you would tease me so for my girlish weakness, but as I tell you about this play, I think you would have felt the same if you had been alongside me.