Fuji, Sinai, Olympos

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The book intertwines travel, introspection, and literature, featuring four iconic companions: Odysseus, Don Quixote, Huckleberry Finn, and Basho. It explores the life of a wandering priest who embraces the art of begging as a path to happiness, reflecting on the joy of solitude and reading. The narrative highlights the profound connection between literature and reverie, suggesting that engaging with historical figures through books creates a rich, imaginative experience. Additionally, it presents a philosophical view on nature's grandeur, diminishing the significance of physical peaks like Everest.