![]() ![]() IF NOT, WINTER gives us an extraordinary ancient poet brought alive by a brilliantly empathetic contemporary poet. In IF NOT, WINTER, Carson presents all the extant fragments of Sappho's verse, employing brackets and white space to denote missing text - allowing the reader to imagine the poems as they were written.Ĭarson says of her method of translation: 'I like to think that, the more I stand out of the way, the more Sappho shows through.' And certainly her translation illuminates Sappho's reflections on love and desire, her companions and rivals, the goddess Aphrodite, her own daughter, Kleis. ![]() From the critically acclaimed poet and classicist Anne Carson: a brilliant new translation of the work of Sappho, together with the original Greek.ĭuring her life on the island of Lesbos, Sappho is said to have composed nine books of lyrics. ![]()
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![]() Now, with an overt nod to short-story master Raymond Carver - a goyish writer if ever there was one - Englander balances caustic despair alongside absurdist epiphany. "The Ministry of Special Cases," Englander's novel (published in between his two books of stories), further showcased a talented writer uniquely attuned to the mix of burden and blessing that make up a modern Jewish identity. His writing has been called "hilarious" as well as "profound," and carving out such vast territory with deft originality is no small achievement. The title story alone is worth the price of admission, as is the complex tale of mercy and mercilessness that completes the volume, "Free Fruit for Young Widows."Īs in his first collection, "For the Relief of Unbearable Urges," Englander mostly focuses his explorations on Jewish life, both Old World and New. It's audacious and idiosyncratic, darkly clever and brightly faceted. That being said, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," Englander's second book of stories, deserves high praise. ![]() ![]() Even if you're Nathan Englander, with a phenomenal record of placing individual pieces in the New Yorker, year in and year out, when it comes to a book-length assortment, you're bound to fall flat every once in a while. Let's face it: A story collection is a setup. ![]() ![]() ![]() And if I can't pull from that history and try to fashion it into my own, what am I even doing? I'm so glad that you mentioned Mary Shelley's Frankenstein because that to me is probably in the top-five most important works in the English language, in my opinion. And there is such an extraordinary history in the science fiction and fantasy genre. ![]() It is probably only second to horror in my love of the genre. TK: I love science fiction and fantasy as a whole. ![]() What inspired you to weave in all of these elements? And then our main character, Vic, feels like somewhat of a nod to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. There's a murderous nurse robot known as Nurse Ratched, a reference to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. At its heart, In the Lives of Puppets is a retelling of the Adventures of Pinocchio, but it's also a love letter to literature and pop culture. So, you have such a knack for writing stories that tackle some pretty heavy topics but still manage to tug at your listeners’ heartstrings in all of the best ways. MC: Of course, we are so thrilled to have you. TJ Klune: Thank you so much for having me, Michael. Michael Collina: Hi, I'm Audible Editor Michael Collina, and I'm so excited to be speaking with Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune about his new audiobook, In the Lives of Puppets. 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Robert Herrick, “To the Virgins to Make Much of Time”Ĭharles Cross’s biography of Kurt Cobain gives shape and taste, color and chronology to the life and times of a man who was more than just a little misunderstood. ![]() ![]() Detailed illustrations and clear instructions offer crucial information at a glance, making How to Stay Alive in the Woods is truly a lifesaver. How To Stay Alive In The Woods Format: Hardback Around 25 May to 6 Jun Author Biography: Bradford Angier (1910 - 1997) was a wilderness survivalist and the. 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Image Credit: Photographer unknown/Reproduced by kind permission of Dawn Cave ![]() ![]() ![]() While Helen, Clytemnestra’s twin sister, has some nuance in this version, it seems odd that Saint chose not to take the opportunity to animate the perspective of the legendary beauty who incited the war. Together, these voices show how three very different women understand family, the costs of war, and how to exercise their power. ![]() Elektra’s and Cassandra’s sections can feel repetitive, but they tend to be shorter, which quickens the pace. Clytemnestra, the most fully realized, propels the narrative forward with a fresh, raw depth of emotion for a story that’s been told through the ages. But with the pieces in place, author Saint animates the three women and sets them off. ![]() The novel is told from the first-person points of view of these three women, and, at first, trying to sort out all the names and family histories, however familiar, feels like the homework assignment it once was. ![]() Try as she might to warn her people of the devastation she sees coming, she can’t overcome her reputation as a madwoman. Meanwhile, in Troy itself, Cassandra watches the daily horrors unfold. Her mother, Clytemnestra, seethes with rage, grief, and, above all, the desire for vengeance for what her husband is willing to sacrifice for this war of vanity. She pines for his return as she comes of age over the decade it takes for Troy to fall. The tale of the Trojan War told by three women who have their own battles to fight.Įlektra is just a girl when her father, Agamemnon, leads the largest Greek army ever assembled to wage war against Troy. ![]() |