The Odyssey film fans inspired to go back to the source
Book sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release.
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"I want to celebrate the fact that so many more people are aware of The Odyssey and were brought back to the poem."
— Emily Wilson , Academic
"We got more stock in but we weren't anticipating quite the uplift, particularly on Emily Wilson."
— Kate Skipper , Executive
Key People
Anne Hathaway is an American actress acclaimed for her performances in various films.
Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer.
Emily Wilson is a scholar known for her translation of classical texts, including The Odyssey.
Kate Skipper is the chief operating officer of Waterstones, a leading British bookseller.
Lupita Nyong'o is a Mexican-Kenyan actress and filmmaker, known for her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave.
Samantha Morton is an English actress and director acclaimed for her work in film and television.
Sir Christopher Nolan is a renowned filmmaker known for his innovative contributions to cinema.
Sir Ian McKellen is a distinguished actor celebrated for his roles in theatre and film, including Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings.
Sir Stephen Fry is an English actor, broadcaster, and author renowned for his wit and eloquence.
Tom Holland is a British actor known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zendaya is an American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
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Book sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release.
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