For more than 40 years, Star Wars has been passed down from generation to generation, a modern myth that explores powerful themes of good versus evil, familial ties, and the presence of the Force. And just as creator George Lucas took inspiration from ancient archetypes, author Jack Mitchell has woven his own retelling of Luke […]
The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem
Myth and Poetry are Allies in the Force in The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem – Exclusive Reveal
Books + Comics // APRIL 1, 2021 Author and scholar Jack Mitchell explains how the epic poems of Homer and Virgil inspired a new twist on our modern Star Wars mythology. The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem, a new book by Jack Mitchell, owes its genesis to the unique combination of Mitchell’s scholarly […]