Description
A luminous verse novel inspired by the ancient myth of Geryon, Autobiography of Red reimagines the legendary monster as a sensitive, winged teenage boy growing up in the modern world. Tormented by his brother and marked by his difference, Geryon turns to photography as he navigates desire, heartbreak, and an intense relationship with the charismatic Herakles. Blending mythology, contemporary life, wit, and melancholy, the book explores identity, sexuality, art, monstrosity, and the painful transformations of coming-of-age. Its inventive form and startling imagery make it a strange, tender, and unforgettable meditation on love and the stories we use to understand ourselves.
Available Editions
paperback
Jonathan Cape
Published Jan 1, 1999
149 pages
ISBN: 9780224059732
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson.