Fires

<i>Fires</i> consists of nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Antigone, Clytemnestra, Phaedo, Sappho are all mythical figures whose stories are mingled with contemporary themes. Interspersed are highly personal narratives, reflecting on a time of profound inner crisis in the author's life. <p>"The unwritten novel among the fantasies and aphorisms of <i>Fires</i> is a classic tale."—Stephen Koch, <i>New York Times Book Review</i><br> </p> <p>Consists of 9 monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Interspersed are highly personal notations, reflecting a time of profound innner crisis in the author's life. </p>

Author(s): Marguerite Yourcenar

ISBN 10: 0226965287
ISBN 13: 9780226965284
Pages: 129
Format: Paperback
Publication: November 1994
Edition: 1

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