
FAQ About The Role of Classical Antiquity in Modern Narratives

Which classical works are most frequently adapted in modern storytelling?
Works such as Homer’s "Iliad" and "Odyssey," Virgil’s "Aeneid," and the tragedies of Euripides and Sophocles are frequently adapted in modern storytelling. These works contain powerful narratives and complex characters that provide rich ground for reinterpretation in various formats, from literature to theater to film.