Episode 39 (S02E09): “The Odyssey”, Books 17–20

We’re back on book this week with a close look at Books 17–20 of The Odyssey, where Odysseus returns to his palace — but he still lies in wait, biding his time until he makes his move. These chapters set up the action to come, but there’s still a lot here about honor, hospitality, trickery, and, of course, defying the gods. Join us as we explore the penultimate section of The Odyssey, and speculate more about how Christopher Nolan may portray its events.

• Ryan Gosling’s favorite Christopher Nolan film is Insomnia[Collider via Reddit]
• Anna North interview with Emily Wilson [Vox]
• Letterboxd interview with Grant Major (around the 28-minute mark) [The Letterboxd Show]
• Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odysseyon Bookshop.org
• Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Audible (Only available on Audible)
• Buy Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.org
• Listen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Audible
• Buy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.org
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