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What are poetry sales like?

Poetry sales, like those for The Odyssey, can fluctuate significantly depending on cultural events and popular interest. The 13.3% rise in UK poetry sales, and the even larger 76% increase for The Odyssey in the US, demonstrates how a major film can dramatically influence niche markets, bringing new readers to genres they might not typically explore.

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' lifts UK poetry sales by 13.3%

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