These famous movies are secretly versions of 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is just the latest retelling of Homer's poem. See the movies and books inspired by the enduring classic.

Want More of the ‘Odyssey’? Read These Books Next.

Informative histories, modern retellings and genre-bending homages will take you back to the long road to Ithaca.
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13 Books to Read If You Loved The Odyssey

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Every so often, Hollywood gets the bug for the Trojan War. (When they’re not already thinking about the Roman Empire, that is.

'The Odyssey' film fuels book sales and this modern translation by a woman leads the pack

Emily Wilson's "The Odyssey" translation has people talking. An inspiration for Christopher Nolan's movie, its sales and library holds are soaring.
The New York Times

We’ll Help You Find Your Next Great Book. (Spoiler: It’s the ‘Odyssey.’)

The world’s most famous epic has something for every reader. Credit...Jim Stoten Supported by By A.O. Scott The “Odyssey” is a 2,800-year-old, 12,000-line poem. This summer, it’s also a major motion picture, starring Matt Damon as the wily ...