Homeric Variations on a Lament by Briseis


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Due (classics, U. of Houston) examines the figure of Briseis, the concubine of Achilles in the Iliad, arguing that her role in the Iliad is greatly compressed, both in relation to the Iliad and the entire tradition of the epic cycle. Her close reading of the text shows how the Iliad refers to expanded and alternative traditions about Briseis even while asserting its own version of her story. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




The Women of Troy


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A daring and timely feminist retelling of The Iliad from the perspective of the women of Troy who endured it—an extraordinary follow up to The Silence of the Girls from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Regeneration Trilogy and “one of contemporary literature’s most thoughtful and compelling writers" (The Washington Post). Troy has fallen and the victorious Greeks are eager to return home with the spoils of an endless war—including the women of Troy themselves. They await a fair wind for the Aegean. It does not come, because the gods are offended. The body of King Priam lies unburied and desecrated, and so the victors remain in suspension, camped in the shadows of the city they destroyed as the coalition that held them together begins to unravel. Old feuds resurface and new suspicions and rivalries begin to fester. Largely unnoticed by her captors, the one time Trojan queen Briseis, formerly Achilles's slave, now belonging to his companion Alcimus, quietly takes in these developments. She forges alliances when she can, with Priam's aged wife the defiant Hecuba and with the disgraced soothsayer Calchas, all the while shrewdly seeking her path to revenge.




The Silence of the Girls


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A Washington Post Notable Book One of the Best Books of the Year: NPR, The Economist, Financial Times Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award Finalist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Here is the story of the Iliad as we’ve never heard it before: in the words of Briseis, Trojan queen and captive of Achilles. Given only a few words in Homer’s epic and largely erased by history, she is nonetheless a pivotal figure in the Trojan War. In these pages she comes fully to life: wry, watchful, forging connections among her fellow female prisoners even as she is caught between Greece’s two most powerful warriors. Her story pulls back the veil on the thousands of women who lived behind the scenes of the Greek army camp—concubines, nurses, prostitutes, the women who lay out the dead—as gods and mortals spar, and as a legendary war hurtles toward its inevitable conclusion. Brilliantly written, filled with moments of terror and beauty, The Silence of the Girls gives voice to an extraordinary woman—and makes an ancient story new again.




Briseis


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Briseis


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For the Most Beautiful


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Three thousand years ago a war took place where legends were born: Achilles, the greatest of the Greeks, and Hector, prince of Troy. Both men were made and destroyed by the war that shook the foundations of the ancient world.But what if there was more to the tale of these heroes than we know? How would the Trojan War have looked as seen through the eyes of its women? Krisayis, the ambitious, determined daughter of the High Priest of Troy, and Briseis, loyal and passionate princess of Pedasus, interweave their tales alongside Homer’s classic story of the rage of Achilles and the gods of Olympus. What follows is a breathtaking tale of love and revenge, destiny and the determination, as these two brave women, the heroes of the Trojan War, and the gods themselves come face to face in an epic battle that will decide the fate of Troy.A glorious debut full of passion and revenge, loyalty and betrayal, Emily Hauser breathes exhilarating new life into one of history's greatest legends.




Briseis


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Consent


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Consent: Legacies, Representations, and Frameworks for the Future examines the conceptualisation of ‘consent’ across various historical periods, cultures, and disciplines to offer an expansive, pluralistic vision for future articulations of consent as it circulates throughout contemporary life in sexual encounters, medical contexts, and media representations. This volume is distinctive in its diverse conceptual scope and commitment to cross-disciplinary dialogue, accommodating perspectives on consent that are contextually sensitive and culturally diverse. The chapters examine a range of topics, from socio-cultural engagements with consent in Latin American music, feminist movements in Pakistan, and BDSM in Poland, to theoretical and pedagogical ones exploring alternative possibilities for framing and understanding consent through intersectional approaches and institutional curricula. Consent: Legacies, Representations, and Frameworks for the Future is of value to researchers, practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and general readers interested in histories, representations, and future possibilities of consent in its many manifestations. The Introduction and Afterword of this book are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.




The Osteria Chronicles Box Set: Books 4 - 6


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In a fierce clash for power, titans rise, heroes fall, and the gods find themselves on the brink of destruction. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and enjoy the blend of history and fantasy in Game of Thrones as well as books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you’ll love this powerful collection of the final three books from the "highly recommended" Osteria Chronicles series. This set includes… The Bonds of Osteria: The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other. Former heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family, friendship, and marriage are challenged at every turn. The Battle of Ares: The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it’s not just the mortals whose lives are at risk.The Battle of Ares sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It’s a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love. The Return of Odysseus: The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria’s future has just begun. The Return of Odysseus takes you on a journey of mythic proportions in which allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question. Exclusive Bonus Content: Including…a nostalgic look back at writing the series, glimpses into the a few of the myths that inspired these final three books, what Gerard Butler has to do with those pesky Areans, peeks into how the Trojan War and The Odyssey compare to Books Five and Six, a snarky snapshot of the dysfunctional family of the Greek gods, and more Vengeance, heroism, and passion are waiting. Discover the emotionally-charged conclusion of The Osteria Chronicles by grabbing this box set today! What Readers are Saying... * If you like Greek mythology you’ll love Tammie Painter’s twist on the original stories! * I strongly recommend this series... * I can't emphasize enough how good this book was and how much I enjoyed reading it. * …kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure * …satisfying, from beginning to end. * The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat.




The Osteria Chronicles, The Complete Series


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Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. For the first time, all six books of this "highly-recommended" historical fantasy adventure are now available in a single boxset. This complete collection includes (brief descriptions below)… * The Trials of Hercules * The Voyage of Heroes * The Maze of Minos * The Bonds of Osteria * The Battle of Ares * The Return of Odysseus * Plus a never-before-released short story from Osteria (A Feast for Sight) and loads of exclusive bonus content to take you even deeper into the creation of the series. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and can’t get enough of the blend of history and fantasy in Games of Thrones as well as books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you’ll love this six-book set of the gripping series in which the myths, gods, and heroes of Ancient Greece come to life as you've never seen them before. Heroism, vengeance, and adventure are waiting. Grab this captivating collection and escape into the richly detailed and unforgettable world of The Osteria Chronicles today! What readers are saying about the series... "If you like Greek mythology you’ll love Tammie Painter’s twist on the original stories!" "I strongly recommend this series..." "…kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure" "…satisfying, from beginning to end." "The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat." This complete boxset includes… The Trials of Hercules: In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful whims, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him. The Voyage of Heroes: In a dangerous game that pits god against god, and family against one another, trust proves to be the deadliest weapon. The Maze of Minos: With the gods as your allies, your life, your world, and your sanity have never been in more danger. Adventure, betrayal, and passion are waiting. The Bonds of Osteria: The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other. Former heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family, friendship, and marriage are challenged at every turn. The Battle of Ares: The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it’s not just the mortals whose lives are at risk.The Battle of Ares sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It’s a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love. The Return of Odysseus: The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria’s future has just begun. The Return of Odysseus takes you on a journey of mythic proportions in which allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question. Exclusive Bonus Content: Including a never-before-released short story from the world of Osteria, glimpses into the myths that inspired the books, a tour of Osteria, the clumsy creation of the series, deleted scenes, and more. Trigger warning: These books contain violence and fictional situations that may be disturbing to sensitive readers