Introduction
Film, original text, and different translations can give us very different encounters with the same Odyssey.
There is no reading prerequisite for this discussion. You may have seen a film, read the text, or simply be curious about a story three thousand years old.
We may begin with a film or return to Homer’s themes, considering characters, adaptation, translation, and why an ancient story remains open to new readings.
Literature & Reading
Read the original article (Chinese) Original Event Information
Topic: The Odyssey—Storytelling, Text, and Adaptation
Format: seated group discussion
Date and time: Aug 23, 2026 (Sun) 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: 11250 Kirkland Way #101, Kirkland, WA 98033
Capacity: 30 people (the original announcement lists ten speakers and twenty-five observers)