Cassandra A Novel and Four Essays
Cassandra A Novel and Four Essays by Christa Wolf is a thought-provoking work published by Macmillan in May 1988. This edition, a 2nd Printing, spans 305 pages and is presented in English. The book retells the story of the fall of Troy from the perspective of Cassandra, a woman whose visionary abilities are met with disdain. Through a compelling monologue, Wolf explores themes of patriarchy and war, drawing from her experiences in Greece.
In addition to the novel, this volume includes four essays that take the form of travel reports, journal entries, and a letter, providing insight into the genesis of the narrative. Readers will find an incisive examination of historical and literary contexts, as well as reflections on the implications of the past for the future. This work engages with subjects such as historical fiction and literary criticism, making it a significant contribution to world literature and 20th-century thought.
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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.
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