This epic poem follows the Greek hero Odysseus on his journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters many obstacles including mythical creatures, divine beings, and natural disasters. Meanwhile, back in Ithaca, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus fend off suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage, believing Odysseus to be dead. The story concludes with Odysseus's return, his slaughter of the suitors, and his reunion with his family.

"The Human Comedy" is a poignant narrative set during World War II in the small town of Ithaca, California, where the Macauley family grapples with the universal themes of love, loss, and hope. The story centers on young Homer Macauley, who takes on the responsibility of being the man of the house while his older brother is away at war. As a telegram messenger, Homer witnesses firsthand the joys and sorrows of his community, experiencing the growing pains of youth alongside the harsh realities of wartime America. Through a series of touching vignettes, the novel explores the resilience of the human spirit and the interconnectedness of human experiences.

"The War Between the Tates" is a satirical novel that explores the tumultuous life of an academic couple amidst personal and societal upheavals of the 1960s. Set on a university campus in upstate New York, the story delves into the unraveling marriage of Erica and Brian Tate as they navigate infidelity, political activism, and generational conflicts. The narrative captures the clash between traditional values and the emerging counterculture, reflecting broader social transformations through the lens of domestic strife and personal identity crises.