It has undeniably been the summer of The Odyssey. Homer's epic poem is almost 3000 years old and has finally been given the big screen treatment it deserves.
Christopher Nolan's blockbusting film adaptation has been well worth the wait and is without doubt the cinematic highlight of the year.
You will be familiar with the plot, Greek hero Odysseus uses his wits to survive a perilous journey home from The Trojan War to reclaim his family and kingdom, despite the best efforts of sirens, sorcerers and a cyclops. Through readings and thought-provoking discussions, this bonus episode of The Cultural Crunch serves as both an excellent introduction and a scholarly appreciation of one of the greatest stories ever told.
This episode is a recording of a live event with Toby Brothers, Jane Wymark and Alexis Cambanis of The London Literary Salon at Theatro Technis in London.
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