Atwood, Margaret
The Penelopiad (Canons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786892485
- author:
- Atwood, Margaret
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Canons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, and the twelve maids who were hanged for disloyalty. The story is presented as a cycle of tales told by the maids, who focus on two questions: what led to their hanging and what was Penelope really up to. Atwood draws on material other than Homer's Odyssey, exploring inconsistencies in the original story and presenting a fresh account of Penelope's life and marriage. The result is a unique and captivating narrative that sheds new light on a familiar mythological tale. By exploring the story through the eyes of the twelve maids, Atwood creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting readers to consider the complexities of Penelope's character and the events that led to her fate.
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