<p>Yann Martel didn’t think anybody would read <em>Life of Pi </em>when he first published it. 25 years later, his story of a teenage boy and a tiger adrift in the ocean still captivates readers, and Yann says his books are like his children — he loves them all equally. Yann’s new novel is called <em>Son of Nobody</em>. In the book, a Canadian scholar’s life changes when an Iliad-like epic poem is newly discovered. When he travels across the world to study it, he uncovers threads that are far more personal than expected. <em>Son of Nobody</em> is an exploration of identity, myth and class, and it’s a fresh take on a piece of literary history. This week Yann joins Mattea Roach to reflect on his past work, his interest in mythology and why humans should create, no matter what.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Liked this conversation? Keep listening:</p><ul><li><a href="https://link.mgln.ai/iXnZtd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The last book Julian Barnes will ever write</a> </li><l...