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The Penelopiad

2005159 pagesDa Kuai Wen Hua

Synopsis

Margaret Atwood reimagines Homer's Odyssey from a fresh perspective. This novel gives voice to Penelope and the twelve maids she had hanged, exploring the inconsistencies and untold stories behind the epic. It's a powerful retelling that questions the traditional narrative and sheds light on the lives of those often silenced by history.

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About the author

Margaret Eleanor Atwood, OC is a Canadian writer. A prolific poet, novelist, literary critic, feminist and activist, she has received national and international recognition for her writing. ATWOOD, whose work has been published in over forty countries, is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, and critical essays. In addition to The Handmaid's Tale, now a successful MGM-Hulu television series currently preparing its fourth season, her novels include Cat's Eye, shortlisted for...

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Princess PenelopeProtagonist
The Twelve Hanged MaidsSupporting
The Twelve MaidsSupporting

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