Tell us: has Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey stoked your interest in classics and poetry?
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Key context: <p>We would like to hear from people for whom the film has increased their interest in poetry or classics in general</p><p>UK poetry sales are <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/04/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-uk-poetry-sales-boost-homer">on course to reach a record high</a> this year, thanks to the success of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.</p><p>We would like to hear from people for whom the film has piqued their interest in Homer’s poetry. Has it led to a greater interest in classics or poetry in general? Tell us below.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/04/tell-us-has-christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-stoked-your-interest-in-classics-and-poetry">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
We would like to hear from people for whom the film has increased their interest in poetry or classics in generalUK poetry sales are on course to reach a record high this year, thanks to the success of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.We would like to hear from people for whom the film has piqued their interest in Homer’s poetry. Has it led to a greater interest in classics or poetry in general? Tell us below. Continue reading...
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