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High school reading syllabus classics take over Hollywood
NBC News · Published on October 17, 2026
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From ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘East of Eden,’ film and TV adaptations of classic books are having a moment in the Hollywood spotlight. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports.
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