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It’s not just Homer: the new generation of poets enjoying epic success

Christopher Nolan’s film has made the Odyssey a bestselling book again, but a slew of new poets are breaking sales records, and have more in common with the ancient Greek than you might expect

The Guardian - UK

Emily Wilson renews critique of Nolan’s The Odyssey with review of ‘emotionally empty’ film

Translator Emily Wilson writes that Nolan’s adaptation ‘grandly insists on the importance of human kindness, while the camera shows us an entirely different set of values’

The Independent UK

Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: 'Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that...' — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflicted

Throughout history, individuals have sought to attribute their setbacks and misguided choices to outside influences. This theme resonates in ancient tales like The Odyssey, illustrating a long-standing human inclination. In contemporary discussions, psychology's locus of control principle reflects this habit. Today, institutions and technology take center stage as convenient scapegoats…

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Tell us: has Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey stoked your interest in classics and poetry?

We would like to hear from people for whom the film has increased their interest in poetry or classics in general

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost

Poetry sales surpassed £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026 and are expected to reach a record high this year thanks to blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old poem

The Guardian - UK

Sir Christopher Nolan reflects on 'interesting gap' with Homer's Odyssey

Filmmaker Sir Christopher Nolan has compared his movie to Homer's Odyssey.

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Nolan’s film could make The Odyssey the most sought-after book in the US

The nearly 2,700-year-old epic poem is flying off shelves at bookstores and libraries after the blockbuster film came out

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Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when a leader’s violations are rewarded

The Greeks learn at Troy that breaking the rules works, then carry the lesson home. Nolan’s film shows how an exception becomes a habit of power

The Guardian - US

Christopher Nolan says amateur film criticism has a ‘fundamental flaw’

Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic has caused heated debate

The Independent UK

The right hates The Odyssey because of its ‘wokeness’ – but it missed an even bigger threat to its worldview

The new film extols the value of a rules-based world order. That’s far more radical than any casting decision says Labour MP and classicist Peter Swallow

The Guardian - UK

Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey review – far more thrilling than the Christopher Nolan borefest

The actor gobbles up food, roars with glee and finds himself deeply moved in this four-part travelogue inspired by the journey of Homer’s hero. It’s a real success of a show

The Guardian - UK

Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey review – Sadly, he doesn’t meet a cyclops

2/5 The actor and presenter walks viewers through the locations that inspired ‘The Odyssey’ in a new docuseries that doesn’t quite meet the moment

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Homer: 'Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man' and why empires still keep falling for the exact same trap

Homer's Odyssey explores the delicate balance of human existence, revealing how unpredictability shapes our lives. The ancient Greeks regarded people as ephemeroi—fleeting beings, a stark contrast to the enduring gods. This perspective remains significant today, as seen in the volatility of financial markets and professional sports, where fortunes fluctuate rapidly.…

The Times of India

Nolan’s Odysseus had to be Matt Damon

The recruitment of Matt Damon and other A-listers to sell a Greek myth makes sense

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TV tonight: Richard E Grant on his obsession with The Odyssey

The actor is a charismatic tour guide as he follows in Homer’s footsteps. Plus: Amsterdam cop Van Der Valk is back. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Conversation

In Homer’s epic, a bold princess helps Odysseus home – but not in Nolan’s film. Who is Nausicaa?

In Homer’s Odyssey, Nausicaa is a tall, gutsy teenage princess who finds a naked and helpless Odysseus washed up on her shore, gives him her brothers’ clothing, and instructs him on how to appeal to her mother, Queen Arete, for help to get home to Ithaca. She is crucial to…

The Times of India

Random Musing: Is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' a love letter to 'woke' America?

Nolan’s epic trades Homeric cunning for modern trauma, race politics and America’s culture wars much to Elon Musk's chagrin. But is it 'woke'?

The Conversation

‘The Odyssey’ is a striking portrait of the psychological wounds that can emerge when people violate their deepest values

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a new adaptation of Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, is already being described as a case study in post-traumatic stress disorder.

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‘The crude language of Maga folks’: Joyce Carol Oates criticises Emily Wilson for criticising Nolan’s Odyssey

The novelist suggested Wilson should have been ‘a wee bit more thoughtful and respectful’ towards a film-maker who may have helped boost her book sales

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'Crude language of MAGA’: Author Joyce Carol Oates defends 'The Odyssey' after translator's scathing review

The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the film had “nothing convincing to say.”

Bangkok Post

Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK

LONDON - Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the United Kingdom in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.

Total Film

It's been weeks since The Odyssey was released but this debate is still raging on: Is Athena real?

Athena is a bit more concrete in Homer's epic poem

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Every Blunder ‘The Odyssey’ Translator Pointed Out While Eviscerating Nolan’s Hit Adaption In Raging Review

The acclaimed filmmaker credited her work as an inspiration. Her review, however, is anything but flattering.

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Homer from The Odyssey: ‘Men are so quick to blame the gods...’ — Meaning and interpretation

Homer's ancient epic The Odyssey inspires readers globally and has seen renewed interest. A successful film adaptation has introduced the legendary tale of Odysseus to a new generation. The epic's quote explores human responsibility for suffering, which remains relevant today. It reminds people that choices and actions often create greater…

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After Multiple Controversies, Here’s How ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Compares To Their Real-Life And Mythological Counterparts

From Matt Damon to Zendaya, see how The Odyssey cast matches their legendary Greek counterparts.

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