An Odyssey A Father, A Son, and an Epic

An Odyssey A Father, A Son, and an Epic

by Daniel Mendelsohn

2018

When a retired scientist decides to audit his son's college seminar on Homer's *Odyssey*, an unexpected intellectual and emotional journey unfolds. The two men grapple with the ancient text, but their discussions and a subsequent trip retracing Odysseus's travels reveal long-hidden family secrets. For anyone who appreciates literary analysis interwoven with deeply personal discovery, this memoir offers a profound exploration of understanding and connection.

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