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The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus


Book Description
"Homer's Odyssey is not the only version of the story. Mythic material was originally oral, and also local -- a myth would be told one way in one place and quite differently in another. I have drawn on material other than the Odyssey, especially for the details of Penelope's parentage, her early life and marriage, and the scandalous rumors circulating about her. I've chosen to give the telling of ... More
Book Information
PublisherCanongate Pub Ltd
BindingHardcover (24 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages224
ISBN-101841957178
ISBN-13978-1841957173
Publication Date10/05/2005
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About Margaret Atwood (Author) : Margaret Atwood is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Margaret Atwood include Bluebeards Egg, Alias Grace, First Words: Earliest Writing fro... more
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4/5/2011 Laura Clement said: As a reader who loves myth's I am enjoying this adventure. Well written and a joy to spend time with.
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