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The Real Heroism of Odysseus
“Odysseus has before him the fantastical dream of every man: immortality and sex. He ultimately gives that up for mortality with his family.”
Timeless reading in a fleeting world.
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This work is preserved in Merion West’s archive of articles and poems published from 2016 through early 2025. Explore the archive