2. "The Odyssey" by Homer: Brent learns from the wise Mrs. Beecham about the hero Odysseus while staying with her. Mrs. Beecham uses the example of Odysseus's trials to illustrate how Brent must overcome challenges and endure the ups and downs of life.
3. "The Arabian Nights:" Brent meets many colourful individuals during his travels, much like the characters Scheherazade meets in her stories in "One Thousand and One Nights," often known as "The Arabian Nights". These persons have an impact on Brent's travels and development.
4. "The Travels of Marco Polo:" Brent discovers Marco Polo's writings about his explorations in Asia from the 13th century when researching his voyage. Brent draws inspiration from Polo's adventures to learn new things and embrace fresh encounters.
5. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain: The book's portrayal of Brent and Pops' companionship echoes the theme of friendship and camaraderie seen in Twain's great American book. As they go through their voyage together, Brent and Pops' connection gets stronger.
6. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll: Brent has various peculiar encounters during his travels, much like Alice's in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". These meetings question reality's limits and spur personal growth.
7. "The Metamorphoses" by Ovid: During Brent's experiences with magic and alteration, the book makes allusions to Ovid's collection of mythological tales, "The Metamorphoses". The book explores changes and transformations, much as Ovid did.
8. "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan: Brent's voyage may be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual quest as described in Bunyan's well-known allegory, "The Pilgrim's Progress". During his trip, Brent deals with psychological and emotional difficulties.