Gangway for Homer

Gangway for Homer, a science fiction novella by George R. Hahn, was first published in 1961 but likely written in the early 1940s. The story follows John Smith, who adopts the persona of Achilles Maravain, a superhuman figure inspired by mythology, as he navigates themes of identity, power, and the flaws of idealism in a chaotic society. The narrative culminates in a confrontation where Achilles is ultimately defeated by a scientific method, highlighting the vulnerabilities beneath his invincibility. The novella offers a darkly humorous critique of human aspirations and the consequences of hubris.