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Alcestis (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Soho Press, New York, 2023
ISBN 10: 1641295511 ISBN 13: 9781641295512
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue.For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue.In Greek myth, Alcestis is known as the ideal wife; she loved her husband so much that she died and went to the Underworld in his place. But who was Alcestis before she was married? Other than her love for Admetus, what circumstances led her to make this ultimate sacrifice? And what happened to her in the three days she spent in the Underworld?Katharine Beutner's lush, emotionally devastating debut explores the magical reality of Ancient Greece, where gods attend weddings and the afterlife is just a river away, as Alcestis goes on a heroine's journey from sheltered princess to self-actualized savior-redefining love and discovering her own power. Giving an achingly beautiful voice to the most misunderstood wives of Greek mythology, Alcestis is the Underworld as you've never seen it before.This deluxe edition featuresdiscussion questions, a craft essay, and a bonus short story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: New.
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 303 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. In Greek myth, Alcestis is known as the ideal wife; she loved her husband so much that she died and went to the underworld in his place. In this vividly-imagined debut novel, Beutner gives voice to the woman behind the ideal and reveals the part of her story thatâs never been told: What happened to Alcestis in the three days she spent in the underworld? Clean copy.
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Alcestis
Language: English
Published by Soho Press Inc, United States, New York, 2011
ISBN 10: 1569478759 ISBN 13: 9781569478752
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Condition: NEW.
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Alcestis
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New.
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Condition: New.
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Alcestis
Language: English
Published by Soho Press 2023-09-05, 2023
ISBN 10: 1641295511 ISBN 13: 9781641295512
Paperback. Condition: New.
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Paperback. Condition: New.
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Condition: NEW.
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Alcestis (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Soho Press, New York, 2023
ISBN 10: 1641295511 ISBN 13: 9781641295512
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue.For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue.In Greek myth, Alcestis is known as the ideal wife; she loved her husband so much that she died and went to the Underworld in his place. But who was Alcestis before she was married? Other than her love for Admetus, what circumstances led her to make this ultimate sacrifice? And what happened to her in the three days she spent in the Underworld?Katharine Beutner's lush, emotionally devastating debut explores the magical reality of Ancient Greece, where gods attend weddings and the afterlife is just a river away, as Alcestis goes on a heroine's journey from sheltered princess to self-actualized savior-redefining love and discovering her own power. Giving an achingly beautiful voice to the most misunderstood wives of Greek mythology, Alcestis is the Underworld as you've never seen it before.This deluxe edition featuresdiscussion questions, a craft essay, and a bonus short story. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: New.
