Description
Christa Wolf reimagines the ancient myth of Medea, transforming the infamous sorceress into a complex figure grappling with political intrigue and personal betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a power-hungry Corinth, Medea, an outsider and a woman of independent spirit, uncovers the dark secrets at the heart of the city's elite. Abandoned by Jason and branded a pariah, she must navigate a treacherous landscape where her intelligence and strength are met with fear and persecution. Wolf's masterful prose delves into themes of societal alienation, the corrupting nature of power, and the enduring struggle of a woman against patriarchal structures, offering a profound and resonant reinterpretation of a timeless legend.
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paperback
El cuenco de plata
Published Mar 17, 1900
ISBN: 9789871772995
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First Published
1900
Language
deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Medea by Christa Wolf.