pick„Sing Muse, he said. Now do you hear me? I sang“ ~ Muse of epic poetry
Haynes spoke through Calliope and gave a voice to the broken women of Troy. It was nice to read the voice of the women in this war, I can only recommend it.
#mythology #greek #haynes #emotional
Tagged my second favorite book (in both brackets). It was surprisingly beautifully told story of the Trojan war by the woman who lives and survived it. Was so impressed. Also a solid final four in this one. #readingbracket2024 @CSeydel
pickHell yes. Exactly what I didn't quite realize I always wanted, the tale of the Trojan War told in events that precipitated it, and events that happened as result/consequences after it ended, all through the perspectives of various female characters, goddesses, nymphs, princesses, priestesses, mothers and daughters, many now enslaved.
Having recently reread the Iliad and Odyssey, it's that much more gratifying to see a modern, 1/?
Penelope's so done. 😆
Witness Paris tap dancing around answering in one of the most famed no-win situations. 🍎🫣
Oh, Penelope, get in line! Don't worry, it'll happen. 🔪
Yeah, safe to say Paris is not known for his shining reputation.
How do you keep some sense of normality when your city is under the threat of siege, when your populace is at war, for a decade? How do you let people be people whenever duty isn't demanding more than any should have to face?
