Penélope y las doce criadas
by Margaret Atwood, Gemma Rovira Ortega
In The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood reimagines Homer's Odyssey through the eyes of Penelope and her twelve maids, long silenced in the original tale. From the underworld, Penelope recounts her wait for Odysseus amid palace intrigues and betrayals, while the maids' chorus exposes the brutal truths of their fates. This inventive retelling blends wit, tragedy, and feminist critique to reclaim women's voices from myth.
About This Book
Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad offers a fresh take on Homer's epic, centering on Penelope as she reflects on her life in the afterlife. Joined by the twelve hanged maids, the narrative weaves between past and present to explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and power.
Translated into Spanish by Gemma Rovira Ortega, this edition brings Atwood's sharp prose to new readers. The story employs a mix of prose, poetry, and dramatic interludes to give voice to the marginalized figures of the original myth.
Through humor and tragedy, the book critiques patriarchal structures while delving into the complexities of female experience in ancient times. It invites reflection on how stories are told and who gets to tell them.
The Penelopiad stands as a testament to Atwood's enduring ability to revitalize classic tales with contemporary relevance.
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