Cassandra by Christa Wolf
In this volume, the distinguished East German writer Christa Wolf retells the story of the fall of Troy, but from the point of view of the woman whose visionary powers earned her contempt and scorn. Written as a result of the author's Greek travels and studies, Cassandra speaks to us in a pressing monologue whose inner focal points are patriarchy and war. In the four accompanying pieces, which take the form of travel reports, journal entries, and a letter, Wolf describes the novel's genesis. Incisive and intelligent, the entire volume represents an urgent call to examine the past in order to insure a future.
Christa Wolf (1929-2011) was a well-known German author throughout the twentieth century. Wolf is the author of many books, including The Hunt for Christa T., Patterns of Childhood, and Cassandra, and was a key player in East German literature and politics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780374519049 |
| ISBN 10 | 0374519048 |
| Title | Cassandra |
| Author | Christa Wolf |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
| Year published | 1988-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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