Verified Purchase. As part of the Canongate Myth Series, Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus" draws upon the Rieu translation of "The Odyssey" and Robert Graves' "The Greek Myths" to retell the narrative of the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" from the perspective of /5(K). “The Penelopiad” is a miniature book that was retold by Margaret Atwood on the story of the “Odyssey”. It was a reimagine tale from Penelope's perspective and her twelve maids about sabotage and subsistence of livelihood in the palace centuries ago that continues to the afterlife/5. Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad retells the story of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope and her Twelve Maids. The story is told in retrospect, with Penelope and the Maids in the afterlife reflecting on the events that occurred centuries before. Penelope's first person narrative is a mostly chronological account starting at her birth, while the Maids provide commentary on her narrative.
Margaret Atwood manages to flawlessly bring Ancient myths into the modernised world. The Penelopiad: The Play is a quick read which gives the reader an insight into one of the women that is often overlooked when studying or reading ancient myths. A definite must read. Available is a SIGNED 1st ed/6th prtg of THE PENELOPIAD by MARGARET ATWOOD. Published in by Canongate, book and mylar protected dust jacket are AS NEW. Original price of $ intact. Miss Atwood has signed w/out inscription on title page. A perfect copy, SIGNED. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the life of Penelope, and the fate of the 12 maids from the Odyssey. In this contemporary tale, Atwood delves into the question of why were the twelve maids hanged and what led up to their fate? The story is told primarily from the perspective of Penelope, dead in the underworld, retelling her.
As part of the Canongate Myth Series, Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus" draws upon the Rieu translation of "The Odyssey" and Robert Graves' "The Greek Myths" to retell the narrative of the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" from the perspective of Odysseus's wife, Penelope. Verified Purchase. As part of the Canongate Myth Series, Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus" draws upon the Rieu translation of "The Odyssey" and Robert Graves' "The Greek Myths" to retell the narrative of the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" from the perspective of Odysseus's wife, Penelope. This book is also partially from the perspective of the twelve maids who were hanged in book 22 of the Odyssey and convey their story through poetry, a short play, and a mock trial. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the life of Penelope, and the fate of the 12 maids from the Odyssey. In this contemporary tale, Atwood delves into the question of why were the twelve maids hanged and what led up to their fate?.
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