Wolf, Christa

Medea

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ISBN 13:: 9780385518574
author:: Wolf, Christa
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Nan A. Talese
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 140mm X 10mm
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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Christa Wolf's Medea is a gripping reimagining of an ancient tale, one that retains the enduring truths of the classics while offering a startlingly relevant commentary on our times.

In this thought-provoking novel, a fiercely independent woman finds herself ensnared in a brutal political battle. Driven by her conscience to leave her homeland, she arrives with her husband, only to discover a horrifying secret behind the king's claim to power. As she becomes a threat to the king and his advisors, she is abandoned and reviled as a witch and a murderess.

A sharp-eyed political observer, Wolf transforms this ancient myth into a perceptive and honest work of fiction, one that will appeal to readers looking for a thought-provoking and well-crafted story.

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