TLPP: Nolan Cut the Wrong Scene w/ Lisa Libes
Summary
Lou Perez interviews writer Lisa Ives about her literary journey, influential teachers, and the modernist tradition. They critique the dominance of ideological bias and Marxist theory in academia, arguing it stifles humanistic inquiry. The discussion covers contemporary fiction’s insularity, the Emily Wilson *Odyssey* translation controversy, and the importance of exploring universal human questions in literature.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Lisa Ives' background
Reflecting on teenage writing and early influences
Impact of 7th grade English teacher and poetry
Modernist poets, Ezra Pound, and literary history
Critique of university literary theory and bias
Humanistic tradition vs. ideological publishing
Authorial voice and character depth in fiction
Writing diverse characters and exploring faith
Critique of Emily Wilson's Odyssey translation
Analysis of Nolan's Odyssey film adaptation
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