A conversation with Dr. Paul Cartledge, A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow, Clare College, Emeritus A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture As audiences prepare for the release of The Odyssey, an epic fantasy fiction adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland, critics and fans alike wait longingly to see how this classic tale will will unfold on the big screen. With its focus on Odysseus’s return to Ithaca after the Trojan War, the films maps his encounters with the various rich characters in this universe. To explore the film’s interpretation, Dr. Richard Marranca spoke with Dr. Paul Cartledge, celebrated historian and expert on ancient Greece. In the discussion, Dr. Cartledge delves into the complexities of bringing such a
