Songs of the Kings
Songs of the Kings | Unsworth, Barry | Anchor | Paperback | 9780525435242 | AI Description: "Songs of the Kings" (ISBN: 9780525435242) by Barry Unsworth is a retelling of the myth of Iphigenia, set during the events leading up to the Trojan War. In this version, King Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and ensure favorable winds for his ships. Unsworth adds modern political elements, portraying the sacrifice as a manipulated event, full of deceit and propaganda. The novel examines the intersection of power, politics, and morality in ancient Greece while drawing clear parallels to contemporary issues of war, leadership, and media influence. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Songs of the Kings | Unsworth, Barry | Anchor | Paperback | 9780525435242 | AI Description: "Songs of the Kings" (ISBN: 9780525435242) by Barry Unsworth is a retelling of the myth of Iphigenia, set during the events leading up to the Trojan War. In this version, King Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and ensure favorable winds for his ships. Unsworth adds modern political elements, portraying the sacrifice as a manipulated event, full of deceit and propaganda. The novel examines the intersection of power, politics, and morality in ancient Greece while drawing clear parallels to contemporary issues of war, leadership, and media influence. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Songs of the Kings | Unsworth, Barry | Anchor | Paperback | 9780525435242 | AI Description: "Songs of the Kings" (ISBN: 9780525435242) by Barry Unsworth is a retelling of the myth of Iphigenia, set during the events leading up to the Trojan War. In this version, King Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and ensure favorable winds for his ships. Unsworth adds modern political elements, portraying the sacrifice as a manipulated event, full of deceit and propaganda. The novel examines the intersection of power, politics, and morality in ancient Greece while drawing clear parallels to contemporary issues of war, leadership, and media influence. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.