The Odyssey is the tale, basically, of a dude wandering around...

The Odyssey is the tale, basically, of a dude wandering around and getting into shit. He’s trying to get back to his family, but no such luck. The Universe is totally gonna fuck with him first. O Brother Where Art Thou is the Odyssey set in, what, 1920s Mississippi?

Much, much better music. I read the Odyssey first time when I was 14 (I was a total nerd in school), then later, per requirement, in college.

Both times there was no music.

This is what makes the movie better. MUSIC!