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1. www.worldhistory.org › review › 253The Penelopiad (Canongate Myths) - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 1, 2021 · The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the life of Penelope, and the fate of the 12 maids from the Odyssey. In this contemporary tale, Atwood delves into the question of why were the twelve...

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2. www.lrb.co.uk › pages › text-onlySubmissions - London Review of Books

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   We look at unsolicited submissions as well as proposals. The best guide to what we might like is what we usually publish, including poems, reviews, reportage, memoir, articles for our Short Cuts and Diary slots, and blogposts.

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   Dec 14, 2017 · Atwood’s novelistic reworking of the Odyssey provides an overt engagement with the potential for identifying and working across faultlines in the Odyssean narrative through alternative female viewpoints from the start, in that it is named after her eponymous heroine, Penelope.

4. trishhopkinson.com › 2020/06/11 › where-to-submitWhere to Submit Book Reviews–60 Lit Mags/Journals!

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   Jun 12, 2020 · Tagged as: book reviews, chapbook reviews, No Fee Call for Submissions, Paying Call for submissions, Poetry Book Reviews. The listings below are literary magazines and journal I found which do not charge submission fees and accept unsolicited submission of book reviews.

5. authorspublish.com › 30-magazines-accepting-book30 Magazines Accepting Book Reviews - Authors Publish

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   • Boston Review. They’re currently open for essays and reviews. “Please note that we are a general interest political and literary magazine…. We primarily publish long-form essays, substantial book reviews, and political and social analysis.
   • Cleveland Review of Books. They publish reviews, essays, interviews, and excerpts. “While we are especially committed to publishing writing on, about, and from Cleveland and Ohio, as well as the Rust Belt and greater Midwest, regional connection is by no means a requirement.
   • Bulb Culture Collective. Their social media bio says, “We’re a new online lit space accepting previously published work that has lost its original home.”
   • Parabola. Parabola is a quarterly journal that explores the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life.

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   Nov 21, 2021 · Published as part of the Canongate Myth Series, Margaret Atwood's 2005 novella, 'The Penelopiad', recounts the events of the 'Odyssey' from the perspective of Penelope. Fiona Macrae discusses how Atwood's play on the conventions of Greek epic poetry creates a more nuanced female protagonist.

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   Is Penelope a good book?

   • Atwood’s work brings together ancient and modern literary styles and completely revamps the image of Penelope. She is no longer two-dimensional and perfect, but a rounded, flawed human being. The book is engagingly structured to keep you turning the pages to uncover layer after secret layer of intrigue.

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   How is The Penelopiad based on a true story?

   • This book is also partially from the perspective of the twelve maids who were hanged in book 22 of the Odyssey and convey their story through poetry, a short play, and a mock trial. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the life of Penelope, and the fate of the 12 maids from the Odyssey.

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   Does Penelope recount her life from beyond the grave?

   • Instead, she recounts her life from beyond the grave. There seem to be two characterisations of Penelope in the book: the clever but quiet Penelope as portrayed by Homer and worn by the living Penelope in the book, and the spirit of Penelope, our narrator, who is cynical and bitter.

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   Who wrote The Penelopiad?

   • Written by Fiona Macrae. Published as part of the Canongate Myth Series, Margaret Atwood's 2005 novella, 'The Penelopiad', recounts the events of the 'Odyssey' from the perspective of Penelope. Fiona Macrae discusses how Atwood's play on the conventions of Greek epic poetry creates a more nuanced female protagonist.

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   What are the characterisations of Penelope in the book?

   • There seem to be two characterisations of Penelope in the book: the clever but quiet Penelope as portrayed by Homer and worn by the living Penelope in the book, and the spirit of Penelope, our narrator, who is cynical and bitter. There always seem to be two sides of Penelope throughout the book, in every situation.

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   What is Penelopiad about?

   • The Penelopiad is a retelling of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope from the Fields of Asphodel. She is reminiscing about her life from her childhood, through her 20 lonely years to her afterlife all whilst commenting boldly on the events and the people throughout her life.

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8. authorspublish.com › 35-magazines-accepting-book35 Magazines Accepting Book Reviews - Authors Publish

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   Jul 22, 2024 · They accept book reviews for their blog, which are unpaid – “Book Reviews (700-1,200 words) must be of books scheduled for a 2024 or later release. We recommend submitting your review at least one month before the scheduled publication date.”