Best Known For:The book The Odyssey (Translation)
Breakthrough:Published her critically acclaimed English translation of Homer's Odyssey in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Emily Wilson
- Full Name: Emily Wilson
- Nationality: British
- Known For: The book The Odyssey (Translation)
- Place of Birth: Oxford, England
- Birth Year: 1971
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Academic / Educator and Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Emily Wilson Age
Emily Wilson is about 55 years old as of 2026. Emily Wilson was born in 1971.
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Education
Her educational background includes studies at Balliol College, Oxford and Yale University.
- Balliol College, Oxford
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Classical Studies
- Period: 1994
- Yale University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Classics and Comparative Literature
- Period: 2001
Career & Work
Emily Wilson's career includes professional roles with University of Pennsylvania.
Organization: University of Pennsylvania
Role: Professor of Classical Studies
Period: 2002–Present
Details: Philadelphia
Rise to Fame
Emily Wilson rose to prominence for her role for the book The Odyssey (Translation).
Notable Works
Notable works include The Odyssey (Translation) and The Iliad (Translation).
- Book: The Odyssey (Translation) (Translator, 2017) — First English translation published by a woman
- Book: The Iliad (Translation) (Translator, 2023)
Emily Wilson Family & Relationships
- Father: A.N. Wilson
- Mother: Katherine Duncan-Jones
Personal Information
- Full Name: Emily Wilson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1971
- Place of Birth: Oxford, England
Family & Relationships
- Father: A.N. Wilson
- Mother: Katherine Duncan-Jones
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- A.N. Wilson (Parent • Father)
- Katherine Duncan-Jones (Parent • Mother)
