The Odyssey

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Books
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Jul 17, 2026
The Odysseys after The OdysseyWhat to read, watch, and think about once you've finished the epic poem (or the movie version).
Matt Gross
Q&As
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Jul 16, 2026
'None of this is believable unless you choose to believe'A Q&A with the author of 'Lost Books of the Odyssey.' Plus: Traumatic gym-class memories!
Matt Gross
Writing
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Jul 15, 2026
Homer the travel writerThe Odyssey isn't just the bedrock of Western literature — it's a master class in transforming experience into narrative.
Matt Gross
Q&As
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Jul 14, 2026
'It's a many-headed Hydra'A Q&A with author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn on what he's looking for in an Odyssey movie.
Matt Gross
Writing
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Jul 13, 2026
The Odyssey is strangeEspecially when you're trying to turn it into a Hollywood movie.
Matt Gross

The Odyssey

The Odysseys after The Odyssey

'None of this is believable unless you choose to believe'

Homer the travel writer

'It's a many-headed Hydra'

The Odyssey is strange

Trying!