The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem

The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem is a book by Jack Mitchell. It was published by Abrams Books on September 28, 2021. The book adapts the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the original trilogy in a style inspired by the Odyssey and Beowulf.

Publisher's summary

A thrilling retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of classic epic poetry.

"I look not to myself but to the Force,

In which all things arise and fall away."

Journey to a galaxy far, far away like never before—through lyrical verse and meter. Like the tales of Odysseus and Beowulf, the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Jyn Erso, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Emperor are fraught with legendary battles, iconic heroes, fearsome warriors, sleek ships, and dangerous monsters. Beginning with Rogue One's rebel heist on Scarif to secure the plans to the Death Star and continuing through the climax of Return of the Jedi, author Jack Mitchell uses the ancient literary form of epic poetry to put a new spin on the Star Wars saga.

Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terracotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the 20th century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago.^[1]

Plot summary

Continuity

• The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem states that Darth Vader jumped to hyperspace immediately before the Death Star was destroyed, contradicting Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope which does not feature this.^[3] Additionally, Lost Stars established that he was still in the Yavin system in the aftermath of the battle.^[4]
• The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem states the events of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back occur "late" in the third year since the Battle of Yavin, which would place it in late 3 ABY. The events of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi occur nearly a full year later^[5] in the year 4 ABY,^[6] so the events of Return of the Jedi would logically occur around late 4 ABY if they are nearly a year later. However, numerous other events still occur in 4 ABY^[6] in the months after Return of the Jedi.^[7] While not impossible, this presents a very packed timeline if the events of Return of the Jedi occur late in that year.
• The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem states that the Executor is fifteen times larger than an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. However, the Executor is less than twelve times larger than an Imperial-class Star Destroyer.^[8][9]

Media

Editions

• ISBN 9781419756283; September 28, 2021; Abrams Books; US hardcover^[1]

Appearances

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Sources

• Myth and Poetry are Allies in the Force in The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem - Exclusive Reveal on StarWars.com (backup link)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 204
• A Tremor Ripples Through the Force in The Odyssey of Star Wars - Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 207

Notes and references

External links

• The Odyssey of Star Wars An Epic Poem on Abrams Books' official website (backup link)