Penelope's Suitors (1887)

By Edwin Lassetter Bynner

Book Overview

Penelope's Suitors is a novel written by Edwin Lassetter Bynner and first published in 1887. The story is set in ancient Greece and centers around the character of Penelope, the wife of the hero Odysseus. The novel explores the events that take place in the absence of Odysseus, who is away fighting in the Trojan War. During his prolonged absence, Penelope is besieged by a group of suitors who seek her hand in marriage and the throne of Ithaca. The novel follows Penelope as she navigates the challenges and dangers of living in a male-dominated society. She must use her wit, intelligence, and resourcefulness to outsmart her suitors and protect her family and kingdom. The novel also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as Penelope struggles to remain faithful to her absent husband while facing the advances of her suitors. Throughout the novel, Bynner weaves in elements of Greek mythology and history, creating a rich and vivid world that transports the reader to ancient Greece. The novel is a compelling and engaging retelling of the classic story of Penelope and her suitors, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110423999X
• ISBN13: 9781104239992
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"