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Penelopiad, The : The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus

Atwood, Margaret, 1939-2005
Books, Manuscripts
Penelope, wife of Odysseus,is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife. She is left alone for twenty years when Odysseus goes off to fight in the Trojan war. When Odysseus finally returns, he kills all her suitors and curiously, her twelve maids. This book features a retelling of "The Odyssey", with a contemporary twist.
Edition:
Export and airside e.
Imprint:
Canongate Books, 2005.
Collation:
208p ; 19.8 cm.
Audience:
General (US: Trade).
ISBN:
18419572599781841957258
Local class:
F
Language:
English
Index terms:
FBC: Modern fiction
BRN:
1319595
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