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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780394740607
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0394740602
Label: Vintage
Manufacturer: Vintage
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 531
Publication Date: June 12, 1986
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date: June 12, 1986
Studio: Vintage
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Who writes epic poetry these days? And even if someone does, how good can it be?
Very good indeed, as a matter of fact! The late John Gardner tackles one of the greatest, most rousing tales of Greek myth, one with some of the darkest undercurrents, and retells it for the modern age. Beginning (of course) in medias res, with Jason & Medeia living in exile under the auspices of Kreon, our contemporary narrator allows us to observe Jason spinning his tale before Kreon's court -- and before ... Read More
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I wondered what John Gardner was thinking when he decided to take on a project like this. The celebrated and confirmed novelist produces a sweeping epic poem about Jason, (of Jason and the argonauts) his voyages and tragic relationship with Medeia. Though after reading it I felt that it was a logical progression for Gardner come out with this. All of the deep philosophical musings that you expect from him are there, great characterizations, and really most of his prose is very poetic; some of the ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780394740607
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0394740602
Label: Vintage
Manufacturer: Vintage
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 531
Publication Date: June 12, 1986
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date: June 12, 1986
Studio: Vintage