For centuries, the art of literature has been used as a means of entertainment. Beyond entertainment, texts serve to preserve a particular culture for future generations. These old texts not only entertain, but also provide readers with a glimpse of the values and morals past societies deemed impor...

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Odysseus is then taken through the house of the great Alkinoos, and when he finally reaches the king he collapses on his knees, still not knowing who he is Alkinoos greets this random stranger with baffling hospitality by kicking his own beloved son out of his seat and giving it to Odysseus so he can feast. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate