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Invitation to World Literature

Odyssey

Season 1, Episode 3 of 13

Odysseus must travel the known and unknown world before he can return home to his beloved island kingdom of Ithaca. What does this ancient story say to readers today? In this program, Odysseus's story is given ancient and modern historical and philosophical context, and illustrated with centuries of art. Featured are theater director Mary Zimmerman, actor-director Tim Blake-Nelson, and psychologist/author Jonathan Shay.

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Day
Time
Channel
10/22/2010
5 p.m.
UA Channel
7/21/2018
8:30 p.m.
PBS 6 Plus
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