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Anne Carson
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
160
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This fiction book is an inventive modern epic poem that blends myth, a queer coming-of-age romance, and intimate self-discovery. The central journey follows a winged red figure as they navigate longing and identity in a world where myth collides with the present. The intended reader is adults and poetry lovers who relish richly textured storytelling, mythic resonance, and conversations about desire and belonging. The emotional tone is haunting, sensuous, and thought-provoking.
The narrative unfolds in lyrical verse, with dreamlike imagery and a world braided from myth and photography. The reading experience feels immersive and tactile, inviting readers to feel the weight of color, winged motion, and memory as they move through the book. The text rewards careful attention, offering multiple layers of meaning that unfold on rereads.
Fiction: the story centers on a myth-inspired romance and a journey of self-definition, exploring how art and desire shape identity, with relationships tested by distance and the pull of memory. It centers on a winged figure and a luminous companion drawn from myth, offering a modern interpretation of longing, vulnerability, and the transforming power of art.
Readers finish with a heightened sense of beauty and complexity in desire and memory, a deeper empathy for characters who navigate belonging, and a lasting impression of how myth can illuminate contemporary life.
Product Details
Author
Anne Carson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
160
Language
English
SKU
9781784879020
ISBN
9781784879020
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.1x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off