Yann Martel rose to prominence with the success of “Life of Pi.” Now, in “Son of Nobody,” he takes on the Trojan War, a scholar’s drive, and a commoner’s yearning. Our contributor recently interviewed the bestselling author. #greekepic #newbooks #novel

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In ‘Son of Nobody,’ Yann Martel wraps an Everyman and a scholar in an epic tale

“Son of Nobody” by Yann Martel twins the life of a foot soldier in ancient Greece with a modern-day man of letters.

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