The Penelopiad: The Play by Margaret Atwood (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood As portrayed in Homers Odyssey, Penelope - wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy - has become a symbol of wifely duty and devotion, enduring twenty years of waiting when her husband goes to fight in the Trojan War. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As portrayed in Homers Odyssey, Penelope - wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy - has become a symbol of wifely duty and devotion, enduring twenty years of waiting when her husband goes to fight in the Trojan War. As she fends off the attentions of a hundred greedy suitors, travelling minstrels regale her with news of Odysseus epic adventures around the Mediterranean - slaying monsters and grappling with amorous goddesses. When Odysseus finally comes home, he kills her suitors and then, in an act that served as little more than a footnote in Homers original story, inexplicably hangs Penelopes twelve maids.Now, Penelope and her chorus of wronged maids tell their side of the story in a new stage version by Margaret Atwood, adapted from her own wry, witty and wise novel. The Penelopiadpremiered with the Royal Shakespeare Company in association with Canadas National Arts Centre at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in July 2007. Author Biography MARGARET ATWOOD, poet, novelist, critic and winner of the Governor-Generals Award, published her first childrens story, "Up in the Tree", in 1978. Promotional Margaret Atwoods acclaimed stage adaptation of Homer. Long Description As portrayed in Homers Odyssey , Penelope - wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy - has become a symbol of wifely duty and devotion, enduring twenty years of waiting when her husband goes to fight in the Trojan War. As she fends off the attentions of a hundred greedy suitors, travelling minstrels regale her with news of Odysseus epic adventures around the Mediterranean - slaying monsters and grappling with amorous goddesses. When Odysseus finally comes home, he kills her suitors and then, in an act that served as little more than a footnote in Homers original story, inexplicably hangs Penelopes twelve maids. Now, Penelope and her chorus of wronged maids tell their side of the story in a new stage version by Margaret Atwood, adapted from her own wry, witty and wise novel. The Penelopiad premiered with the Royal Shakespeare Company in association with Canadas National Arts Centre at the Swan Theatre , Stratford-upon-Avon, in July 2007. Promotional "Headline" Margaret Atwoods acclaimed stage adaptation of Homer. Description for Sales People From the multi-award-winning author of The Handmaids Tale , The Testaments , Alias Grace and The Blind Assassin . Details ISBN0571239498 Author Margaret Atwood Year 2007 ISBN-10 0571239498 ISBN-13 9780571239498 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-08-02 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations Illustrations Birth 1939 Edition 1st Media Book Pages 112 Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Short Title PENELOPIAD Language English Residence Toronto, -CN Subtitle The Play Series Faber Drama UK Release Date 2007-08-02 AU Release Date 2007-08-02 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-10-31 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:20873359;

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