Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson Paperback Book

Description: Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson Published as a classic for the first time, this is Anne Carsons modern epic poem, an unconventional recreation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present.This is a volcanic journey into the soul of a winged red monster named Geryon. It is queer coming-of-age love story, a Greek myth retold, and a modern classic.Tormented as a boy by his brother, Geryon escapes to a parallel world of photography. He falls deeply in love with Herakles, a golden young man, who deserts him at the peak of infatuation. So Geryon retreats ever further into the world created by his camera, fascinated by his wings, his redness and the fantastic accident of who he is. But all is suddenly and irrevocably shattered by Herakles return.Autobiography of Red is a deceptively simple narrative filled with currents of meaning, emotion, and the truth about what its like to be red. An extraordinary, modern epic poem - moving, disturbing and delightful.Totally engrossing Ocean VuongThis book is amazing - I havent discovered any writing in years thats so marvellously disturbing Alice MunroA profound love story...sensuous and funny, poignant, musical and tender Ruth Padel, New York Times Book Review FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anne Carson was born in Canada and has been a professor of Classics for over thirty years. Her awards and honours include the T. S. Eliot Prize, a Lannan Award, the Pushcart Prize, the Griffin Prize, on two occasions, fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur Foundations, and the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature 2020. Review Anne Carson is, for me, the most exciting poet writing in English today. Autobiography of Red is a wonderful, mongrel work, a strange and ambitious bridge between classical texts and contemporary autobiographical poetryHer work is full of moments of startling originality and beauty. The poems play with character and plot, myth and magic; they are rich with attitude and wit and the undertow of grief. If she was a prose writer she would instantly be recognised as a genius * Times Literary Supplement *Anne Carson is a daring, learned, unsettling writer. Autobiography of Red, which perhaps comes closest to representing the range of her voice and gifts, is a spellbinding achievementIm a big fan of her work... Theres a joy in encountering a mind that takes nothing for granted... She pinpoints the collision of oracle and anachronism Details ISBN1784879029 Author Anne Carson Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781784879020 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9780224059732 DEWEY 811.54 Audience General ISBN-10 1784879029 Publication Date 2024-07-04 UK Release Date 2024-07-04 Pages 160 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160604194;

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