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The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus

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4 out of 5
Based on 70,226 Ratings and 6,998 Reviews

Book Description
The story of Penelope -- as told by herself. In The Odyssey, Penelope -- daughter of King Icarius of Sparta, and the cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy -- is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife. Atwood's dazzling retelling of the old myth is as haunting as it is wise and compassionate, as disturbing as it is entertaining. With incomparable wit and verve, she gives the story of Penelop... More
Book Information
PublisherCanongate Pub Ltd
BindingHardcover (24 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages208
ISBN-101841956457
ISBN-13978-1841956459
Publication Date/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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