Joyce Carol Oates Defends 'The Odyssey' Translation
July 30, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Us Weekly

Author Joyce Carol Oates is standing her ground! The acclaimed writer is defending her translation of The Odyssey after facing some seriously harsh criticism from a translator who called out what they describe as the "crude language of MAGA." It's a fascinating literary debate that's got the book world talking about translation choices, artistic interpretation, and how contemporary language fits into classic works. Read more about this...
