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Fires - by Marguerite Yourcenar (Paperback)

Name: Fires - by Marguerite Yourcenar (Paperback)
Brand: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
SKU: 90807694
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Fires consists of nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories.
Author(s): Marguerite Yourcenar
156 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, General

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Book Synopsis

Fires consists of nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Antigone, Clytemnestra, Phaedo, Sappho are all mythical figures whose stories are mingled with contemporary themes. Interspersed are highly personal narratives, reflecting on a time of profound inner crisis in the author's life.

"The unwritten novel among the fantasies and aphorisms of Fires is a classic tale."-Stephen Koch, New York Times Book Review

Consists of 9 monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Interspersed are highly personal notations, reflecting a time of profound innner crisis in the author's life.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .38 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 156

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Format: Paperback

Author: Marguerite Yourcenar

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 1982

TCIN: 90807694

UPC: 9780374517489

Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-6185

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds

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Q: What is the primary genre of Fires?

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A: The primary genre of Fires is fiction, specifically within literature and general fiction.
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Q: What type of narratives does Fires include?

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A: Fires includes nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories and personal experiences.
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Q: What notable figures are featured in the narratives?

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A: The narratives feature notable figures such as Antigone, Clytemnestra, Phaedo, and Sappho from Greek mythology.
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Q: Who is the author of Fires?

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A: The author of Fires is Marguerite Yourcenar, a renowned writer known for her literary contributions.
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Q: What themes are explored in the book Fires?

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A: Fires explores themes of classical Greek mythology intertwined with contemporary issues and personal reflections.
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