{"product_id":"2026200007763-secondhand-ulysses-father","title":"Ulysses' Father","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Jacket exhibits wear at folds, with specific insect damage to the back flap fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the final year of his life, Ulysses’ Father is a deeply moving and intellectually playful work by the renowned University of Melbourne mathematician Felix Behrend. Originally conceived as a series of bedtime conversations, this collection transcends the typical narrative, offering readers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of a brilliant scholar as he navigates the complexities of existence, science, and the bonds of family.\n\nThrough these whimsical, dialogue-driven vignettes, Behrend bridges the gap between the rigorous precision of mathematics and the soft, sprawling uncertainties of human life. It is a work of quiet profoundness—a testament to a life well-lived and a legacy of intellectual curiosity that stretches far beyond the classroom.\n\nAccented with charming illustrations by Anne Graham, this 1962 first edition from F.W. Cheshire is a true rarity of mid-century Australian publishing. Perfect for collectors of Australian literary history, admirers of the academic essay, or anyone who treasures books that celebrate the curiosity of the human spirit.\n\nA poignant, thought-provoking, and essential addition to the discerning collector’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839385874651,"sku":"2026200007763-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/19a4c023-9658-4ad7-a45a-3a18cb369def.png?v=1780561230","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007763-secondhand-ulysses-father","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}