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Stephen Kessler | Homer, Nolan and the art of translation

"Nobody knows for sure exactly how Homer composed 'The Odyssey,' or even who Homer was, but scholars seem to agree at least that this foundational epic of Western culture originated in a preliterate oral tradition," writes columnist Stephen Kessler. "Before literature was fixed in writing, tales and songs were composed on the tongue more or less extemporaneously for a live audience."

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Santa Cruz Sentinel broke the news on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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