Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
137
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2021
Publisher
Picador
Description
Philoctetes has been cast away, a once-celebrated hero marooned on a lonely island, nursing both physical wounds and a heavy heart. As he wrestles with his past and present, the isolation of his cave magnifies his inner turmoil and echoes the raw emotions of an exiled warrior. The crushing solitude challenges him to confront his deepest fears and the bitter realities of rejection.
Meanwhile, mysterious visitors disturb this stark landscape, bringing with them the possibility of renewed connection and the hope of redemption. The stark beauty of the island becomes a backdrop for this gripping emotional journey, exploring themes of longing, alienation, and the struggle for acceptance in a world that has turned its back.
Meanwhile, mysterious visitors disturb this stark landscape, bringing with them the possibility of renewed connection and the hope of redemption. The stark beauty of the island becomes a backdrop for this gripping emotional journey, exploring themes of longing, alienation, and the struggle for acceptance in a world that has turned its back.
Genres
Poetry
Contemporary