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The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason presents forty-four alternative takes on Homer’s Odyssey, suggesting they are translations of unauthoritative versions of the myth found on an ancient papyrus. Mason creatively explores the nuances of Homer's original by remixing familiar characters and stories, such as Odysseus, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and Helen of Troy, to offer intriguing variations that challenge and expand on the epic's canonical narratives. Some sections involve depictions of violence and trauma.