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Nolan'S Odyssey: the Source and the Argument

Primary epic, accessible myth primers, and modern reworkings to place Christopher Nolan's adaptation within Homeric tradition and the debates over how the Odyssey gets cast and retold.

6 booksJune 4, 2026

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Why "The Odyssey" is a Fitting Challenge for Christopher Nolannyu.edu ‘The Odyssey’ Sets 3-Week 70mm Run at Westwood’s Village Theatrevariety.com What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of...theguardian.com

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