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Odyssey Revival Draws New Readers
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July 25, 2026
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7:24Now PlayingUniversity of Pennsylvania classics professor Emily Wilson says Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey is introducing a new generation to Homer, driving a surge in book sales, library checkouts and interest in studying the classics. Wilson says diverse audiences and fresh perspectives continue to enrich the interpretation of ancient texts, while emphasizing that every translation begins with the original Greek rather than previous English versions.
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