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The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus by Margaret Atwood

The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus Margaret Atwood ebook
Publisher: Canongate U.S.
Page: 224
ISBN: 1841957178, 9781841957173
Format: epub

Jennifer Nehrbass' cameo series is inspired by Margaret Atwood's novella The Penelopiad, a reinterpretation of the Greek myth of Penelope and Odysseus. Critically acclaimed when it was first published as part of Canongate's Myth series, and following a very successful adaptation by the RSC, this new edition of The Penelopiad sees Margaret Atwood give Penelope a modern and witty voice to tell her side of the story, and set the I heard the audiobook, narrated by Laural Merlington, who does a wonderful job, especially the parts where she imitates the voice of the twelve maids who were hacked off by Odysseus. While the story is touted as a retelling of The Odyssey from Penelope's point of view, I find it to be so After all, The Odyssey follows Odysseus who is nowhere near Penelope (geographically speaking), so The Penelopiad adds to the story rather than retells it. Cover of "The Penelopiad: The Myth of Pen. Melbourne, Australia: Text Publishing, 2005. The Penelopiad presents Penelope as a clever, witty and opinionated woman – for example, when she encounters Odysseus in disguise and recognises him immediately:. It was published in 2005 as part of the first set of books in the Canongate Myth Series where contemporary authors rewrite ancient myths. The Penelopiad is a novella by Margaret Atwood. The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus AND The Song of Achilles. She also debunks some of the myth around Odysseus but giving most things a very ordinary feel. From one of Canada's most acclaimed writers comes this fresh and witty retelling of The Odyssey myth. The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus (Myths, The) I am almost reluctant to write this review of Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus --for two main reasons. (Verso soft title page) has all the appearances of being a rather judgemental work. For these choices, and my interest in all things classically Greek, we have to thank a certain nun named Sister Mary Faith Dargan, OP. A Bit of a Ramble The Penelopiad is the first of the Canongate Myths, a series of myths, fables, and folktales rewritten with a spin by contemporary authors.