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‘The Odyssey’ is an ancient tale that also serves as a great American epic

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American moviegoers are packing theaters this weekend for “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster— an entirely fitting way to extend and deepen their July 4th celebrations honoring the Declaration of Independence.

That’s because the director’s source material, Homer’s 2,500-year-old poetic masterpiece, portrays an ancient human tale that to Americans feels deeply familiar.

Nolan’s film tells not only the story of Odysseus, but the story of the American soul.

Odysseus’ narrative is that of a wanderer who seeks his homecoming.

Following the brutal conclusion of the Trojan War, he is among the victorious Greeks who depart the shores of Troy, only to encounter great travails in their journeys home.

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