Bright Air Black
Bright Air Black by David Vann, published by Cornerstone on March 23, 2017, is a 272-page work that presents a reimagining of the ancient tale of Medea. Through brilliant poetic prose, Vann brings readers aboard the ship Argo during its return journey across the Black Sea from Colchis, where Medea escapes her home and father alongside Jason and the Argonauts. This edition offers a fresh perspective on Medea, challenging traditional views of her as a monster or sorceress.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Medea’s humanity, her connections to Bronze Age society, and her complex relationship with Jason. The book delves into themes of love and tragedy, providing a spellbinding and atmospheric experience. Bright Air Black stands as a provocative interpretation of one of the earliest texts, offering insights into the character of Medea and her circumstances in a literary context that intertwines elements of fantasy and mythology.
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In brilliant poetic prose Bright Air Black brings us aboard the ship Argo for its epic return journey across the Black Sea from Persia’s Colchis – where Medea flees her home and father with Jason, the Argonauts, and the Golden Fleece. Vann’s reimagining of this ancient tale offers a thrilling, realist alternative to the long held notions of Medea as monster or sorceress. We witness with dramatic urgency Medea’s humanity, her Bronze Age roots and position in Greek society, her love affair with Jason, and her tragic demise.
Atmospheric and spellbinding, Bright Air Black is an indispensable, fresh and provocative take on one of our earliest texts and the most intimate and corporal version of Medea’s story ever told.
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