The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
Reading a 3,000-Year-Old Poem to a 3-Year-Old Boy
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Chris Moody
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A parent reflects on the experience of reading Homer's 'The Odyssey' to their three-year-old son. Despite the poem's violent and complex nature, the author finds value in sharing the foundational epic with a young child.
Why it matters
It explores the intersection of classical literature and modern parenting, questioning the suitability of ancient epics for contemporary children.
The Odyssey is not, strictly speaking, a children’s book. I thought my son might enjoy it anyway.
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The article is a personal essay about literature and parenting, devoid of political or social bias.
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