Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tourThe Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular. Follow us on GoogleThe earliest surviving example of Homer’s Odyssey, July 21, 2026.(photo credit: The John Rylands Library at The University of Manchester)
- ▪Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tourThe Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.
- ▪Follow us on GoogleThe earliest surviving example of Homer’s Odyssey, July 21, 2026.(photo credit: The John Rylands Library at The University of Manchester)
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Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tourThe Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular. Follow us on GoogleThe earliest surviving example of Homer’s Odyssey, July 21, 2026.(photo credit: The John Rylands Library at The University of Manchester)
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