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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
such an interesting read and a lot funnier than i anticipated. women are so cool!!
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Pandora's Jar discusses 10 women central to Greek myth - Pandora, Jocasta, Helen, Medusa, The Amazons, Clytemnestra, Eurydice, Phaedra, Medea, & Penelope. Make no mistake, this isn't another retelling. This is a dive into the history of each character - what plays and artworks they appeared in, what the different versions of their stories are, and how the language used by/around each of them impacts our understanding. I really enjoyed the multi-faceted approach to each character - especially since there have been so many new retellings making their way on to my TBR lately.
The biggest negative for me is that a considerable number of artworks are discussed, but almost none appear in the book. There is a single artwork shown at the start of each chapter, but I think the text would have benefited greatly from including images of the art discussed herein. Especially since it's more of an academic context. Please. I don't like having to search online for pictures of sculptures/paintings when they could so easily be included in a text like this for easier access.
The biggest negative for me is that a considerable number of artworks are discussed, but almost none appear in the book. There is a single artwork shown at the start of each chapter, but I think the text would have benefited greatly from including images of the art discussed herein. Especially since it's more of an academic context. Please. I don't like having to search online for pictures of sculptures/paintings when they could so easily be included in a text like this for easier access.
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A fascinating, witty examination of vilified women within Greek mythology. Haynes has selected several intriguing individuals to highlight, and while at first I preferred those from the stories that I was already familiar with, I came to enjoy reading the nuance that was brought to these classic tales through the exploration of various interesting themes. Haynes' breakdown of Wonder Woman within the chapter devoted to the Amazons gave me a greater appreciation for that film, and I would gladly read more about any of the ladies covered here.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this title.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this title.
Analysis of women characters in Greek mythology, both in antiquity and modern reinterpretations.
At first I disliked the book, thought it too general and not academic enough, but then I learned to appreciate having different references to the same myth all collected in one place.
The author makes fluent comparisons between myth variations, though I would prefer more of a deep dive.
At first I disliked the book, thought it too general and not academic enough, but then I learned to appreciate having different references to the same myth all collected in one place.
The author makes fluent comparisons between myth variations, though I would prefer more of a deep dive.
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Love the collection of essays dedicated to re-examining the women of Greek myth. Some of it is redundant or rambling but most of the content is thought provoking and intriguing.
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