The past is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets and re-explains what has happened.
Zachary Mason – The Lost Books of the Odyssey
Changing Past
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Zachary Mason is an American author and computer scientist known for his inventive approach to literature and storytelling. He holds a PhD in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has worked as a software engineer. Mason gained recognition with his debut novel, “The Lost Books of the Odyssey” (2007), which reimagines Homer’s classic epic through a collection of fragmentary and alternate narratives. The novel explores themes of identity, destiny, and the nature of storytelling itself, presenting a kaleidoscopic view of Odysseus’ mythic journey. Mason’s writing is celebrated for its intellectual depth, innovative narrative structures, and imaginative reinterpretation of literary classics. He continues to explore the intersections of literature and technology in his work, pushing the boundaries of literary form and narrative possibility.