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Arcadian Days
Gods, Women and Men from Greek Myth – from the winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
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Taking inspiration from the incomparably beautiful and intense poetry of Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, Spurling - a lifelong classicist and historical novelist - spins five more myths for contemporary readers.
A dazzling reimagining of the stories of Prometheus and Pandora, Jason and the sorceress Medea, Oedipus and his daughter Antigone, Achilles and his mother Thetis, and Odysseus and Penelope
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The Greek myths, refined by the great poets and playwrights of Ancient Greece, distil the essence of human life: its brief span, its pride, courage and insecurity, its anxious relationship with the natural world - earth, sea and sky, represented by powerful gods and monsters.
Taking inspiration from the incomparably beautiful and intense poetry of Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, Spurling - a lifelong classicist and an award-winning playwright and historical novelist - spins five more myths for contemporary readers. These captivating tales centre on male-female pairs - Prometheus and Pandora, Jason and the sorceress Medea, Oedipus and his daughter Antigone, Achilles and his mother Thetis, Odysseus and Penelope - that destroyed dynasties, raised and felled heroes, and sealed the fates of men.
Arcadian Days offers a fresh retelling of these timeless stories, blending ancient tradition with contemporary insight.
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Arcadian Days by John Spurling has been noted for its vivid reimagining of Greek myths with poetic storytelling. Reviews highlight the author's expertise in bringing ancient tales to life, offering a fresh perspective and deep psychological insight into well-known characters. The book's narrative style is praised for its eloquence and the ability to engage readers through historical and mythical landscapes.
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ISBN: 9780715654569
Publisher: Duckworth Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Duckworth
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
About the Author
John Spurling is an award-winning historical novelist and playwright whose plays have been performed on TV, radio and stage, including at the National Theatre. Among his novels is The Ten Thousand Things, which was highly acclaimed and won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. He has reviewed for a range of newspapers, magazines and BBC radio, and was for twelve years the art critic of the New Statesman. He lives in London and formerly in Arcadia, Greece, and is married to the biographer Hilary Spurling.
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