Set the scene.
Xuereb studied Latin, Greek and philosophy and taught classical languages. That training supported a demanding project: translating long ancient poems into Maltese.
Here’s the twist.
His Odyssey appeared in 1991, followed by the Iliad in 1997 and Virgil’s Aeneid in 2006. These are different works, with different journeys and heroes.
Why it still matters.
Translation offers a new route into old stories. Try comparing the opening of an epic in two languages: even a familiar name can sound different in a new rhythm.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.