A Bead of Amber on Her Tongue
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A Bead of Amber on Her Tongue by Jennifer Pullen
Helen of Troy and Aphrodite: two classical paragons of beauty and love. These two figures have served as the inspiration for innumerable works of art in the Western cannon. In the twenty-first century, however, what do their stories provide but a reminder of the predictable roles which sexism has assigned women throughout history and literature? In this fresh new take on the two women’s stories, Jennifer Pullen takes us away from the familiar and deeper into their experiences. Rewriting Homer, Pullen revitalizes these two figures for the contemporary era. In A Bead of Amber on Her Tongue, Aphrodite maintains autonomy through her experience of her own body, even when forced into marriage. Helen of Troy, meanwhile, harbors a love for her maid, Esme, that no conquering hero can vanquish. Revisiting these classic stories with an inventive twist, Pullen shows that, with a little imagination, the classics may yet bear new insights.
Pullen, Jennifer: - Jennifer Pullen is assistant professor of creative writing at Ohio Northern University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781632430694 |
| ISBN 10 | 163243069X |
| Title | A Bead of Amber on Her Tongue |
| Author | Jennifer Pullen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Omnidawn Publishing |
| Year published | 2019-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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