Of Letters and a Man: A

"Of Letters and a Man" is the first canto of an expansive epic, featuring the Poet/Anti-Poet who introduces the story of a character called the Hero/Zero, who also ties back to Cadmus, the father of letters. The narrative begins with the Hero/Zero planning to tell his own story through a work titled "I Am the Book I Write," blending influences from classic and modern literary giants. The project aims to revive the epic tradition on a grand scale, exploring themes of identity and storytelling in a deeply reflective manner.