Homer’s Daughter
Homer’s Daughter by Robert Graves, published by Penguin Books in 2012, presents a unique retelling of the Odyssey. This edition, comprising 176 pages, explores the narrative through the perspective of a young woman named Nausica, who imagines herself as the author of the ancient epic. Graves reinterprets the classic tale, shifting the focus from the legendary figure of Homer to a high-spirited Sicilian girl navigating challenges in her life and society.
Readers will find that this book delves into themes of courage and agency as Nausica takes decisive actions to protect her family and secure her future. The narrative intertwines elements of fiction, mythology, and historical context, offering a fresh lens on familiar stories. Through this imaginative retelling, Graves invites exploration of the roles and expectations placed on women in both ancient and contemporary settings, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genres of classics and fairy tales.
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In Homer’s Daughter Robert Graves recreates the Odyssey. This bold retelling of the ancient epic imagines that its author was not the blind and bearded Homer of legend, but a young woman in Western Sicily who calls herself Nausica . In Robert Graves’s words, Homer’s Daughter is ‘the story of a high-spirited and religious-minded Sicilian girl who saves her father’s throne from usurpation, herself from a distasteful marriage, and her two younger brothers from butchery by boldly making things happen, instead of sitting still and hoping for the best.’
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