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Bright Air Black

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  • 288 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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The narrative unfolds aboard the ship Argo, chronicling Medea's poignant journey back across the Black Sea with Jason and the Argonauts. Through poetic prose, the author reinterprets Medea, shifting the perspective from a monstrous figure to a deeply human character shaped by her Bronze Age context and societal constraints. The story captures her passionate love for Jason and the heartbreaking events leading to her tragic end, highlighting her emotional depth and resilience amidst adversity.

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Bright Air Black, David Vann

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2017
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