Fires by Marguerite Yourcenar

Fires

Marguerite Yourcenar with Dori Katz (Translator)

130 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Fires consists of nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Antigone, Clytemnestra, Phaedo, Sappho are all mythical figures whose stories are mingled with contemporary themes. Interspersed are highly personal narratives, ref...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.15

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