“Every great work of literature is either THE ILIAD or THE ODYSSEY,” wrote Raymond Queneau. Alberto Manguel starts there and spends the rest of his brilliant book exploring the two classics. Insights and startling musings lurk on every page. Alberto Manguel is the perfect guide to Homer’s intentions and genius. I cannot recommend this book more highly. After you’ve read this book, you’ll want to read (or reread) Homer’s classics.