Description: For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue. For fans of The Song of Achilles, a queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth- the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire-now in a deluxe reissue. In Greek myth, Alcestis is known as the ideal wife; she loved her husband so much that she died and went to the Underworld in his place. But who was Alcestis before she was married? Other than her love for Admetus, what circumstances led her to make this ultimate sacrifice? And what happened to her in the three days she spent in the Underworld? Katharine Beutner's lush, emotionally devastating debut explores the magical reality of Ancient Greece, where gods attend weddings and the afterlife is just a river away, as Alcestis goes on a heroine's journey from sheltered princess to self-actualized savior-redefining love and discovering her own power. Giving an achingly beautiful voice to the most misunderstood wives of Greek mythology, Alcestis is the Underworld as you've never seen it before. This deluxe edition featuresdiscussion questions, a craft essay, and a bonus short story.
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EAN: 9781641295512
UPC: 9781641295512
ISBN: 9781641295512
MPN: N/A
Book Title: Alcestis
Number of Pages: 312 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: SOHO Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2023
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Lgbt / Lesbian, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 14 Oz
Item Length: 8.2 in
Author: Katharine Beutner
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
