Again. Wilson's "takedown" was based on the tired premise that if she didn't enjoy the experience of the work, that the reason must involve a moral failure on the part of that work. Weird that Oates is weighing in, but maybe she saw people who knew better championing Wilson's article.
Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘The Odyssey’ and Slams Translator for Scathing Review: ‘Speaks in the Crude Language of MAGA Folks’Author Joyce Carol Oates defended 'The Odyseey' and slammed translator Emily Wilson for her viral review.variety.com