JapanChristopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' has significantly boosted sales of Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works in the UK. According to NielsenIQ, print sales of 'The Odyssey' rose by 1,400% in the four weeks ending July 25 compared to the same period last year. Emily Wilson's 2017 translation of the work also saw a surge in sales, with Waterstones reporting over 1,000% growth. Related works such as 'The Iliad', 'Circe', and 'The Penelopiad' also experienced significant sales increases. Audiobooks on Spotify saw a 310% rise in searches for 'The Odyssey' translations. Scholars like Richard Kendall and Phiroze Vasunia expressed optimism that the film's success could inspire more students to study Classics, though they caution against viewing the trend solely as a fleeting phenomenon.
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