Graves, Robert
Homer's Daughter (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141197661
- author:
- Graves, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Homer's Daughter by Robert Graves is a bold retelling of the ancient epic. In this unique interpretation, the author imagines that Homer was not the blind and bearded figure of legend, but a young woman in Western Sicily who calls herself Nausica. This story follows her journey as she saves her father's throne from usurpation, escapes an unwanted marriage, and protects her two younger brothers from harm. Graves' version is 'the story of a high-spirited and religious-minded girl who takes bold action to shape her own destiny'. With wit and determination, Nausica makes things happen, rather than waiting for events to unfold. This fresh take on the Odyssey offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman. A compelling and thought-provoking read, Homer's Daughter is a retelling that will appeal to anyone interested in ancient mythology and the power of female agency.
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