classicist
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The ire stems from a biting 4,200-word takedown of “The Odyssey” penned by classicist Wilson, who translated Homer’s poem in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
A 2017 translation by British-American classicist Emily Wilson of the millennia-old mythological tale has been flying off the shelves at a similarly increased rate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Kathleen Coleman, renowned Harvard classicist, points to the words of the Roman poet Martial, who makes reference to Mars and Venus both in armor and women in the arena.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
The experience apparently alienated McClery, who found the righteous path under the tutelage of the classicist Allan Greenberg, the only designer born in the 20th century that McClery counts among his influences.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2025
Coleman is a classicist who studied at Oxford and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company who clearly enjoys his role as a provocateur.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
