
Cassandra (Paperback)
Christa Wolf (author)- 5+ in stock

Perfect reading for fans of The Song of Achilles and Ariadne, Wolf's classic account of the ill-fated Trojan seer masterfully tells the story of the Trojan War through the prism of Cassandra's memories.
Cassandra, daughter of the King of Troy, is endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed. After ten years of war, Troy has fallen to the Greeks, and Cassandra is now a prisoner, shackled outside the gates of Agamemnon's Mycenae. Through memories of her childhood and reflections on the long years of conflict, Cassandra pieces together the fall of her city. From a woman living in an age of heroes, here is the untold personal story overshadowed by the battlefield triumphs of Achilles and Hector.
This stunning reimagining of the Trojan War is a rich and vivid portrayal of the great tragedy that continues to echo throughout history.
Publisher: Daunt Books
ISBN: 9781907970115
Number of pages: 200
Weight: 240 g
Dimensions: 198 x 16 x 16 mm
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