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416 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241399200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
informative 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 23%
dark 17%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | N/A: 41% | Plot: 8% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death
416 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241399200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
informative 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 23%
dark 17%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | N/A: 41% | Plot: 8% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death