Autobiography of Red
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Autobiography of Red
by Authors:
Anne Carson
Released: 01 August, 1999
ISBN: 037570129X
Paperback
Sales Rank: 53,407
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Customer Review #1:
 Amazed
This is one of the most interesting books I have read in a while. It moves beautifully between a mysterious, mythic presence to a heavy, all-to-human narrative. And this is to say nothing of its form! The economy of the writing is precise and exacting. The Verse was strangely magical, projecting me into the nebulous space beyond what Carson had written. I will certainly have to read this a few more times, because I think there is still much to be revealed even after one pass.
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Customer Review #2:
Magical, lovely and effective.
"Autobiography of Red" is the story of Geryon, a young boy with red skin and large wings, who grows into a young man. He is in love with Herakles, a young man who seems to return Geryons affection, but is actually quite cruel in his fickleness. The two encounter each other on and off over the years, Geryon seeking love, Herakles seeking adventure. Their paths eventually cross in Buenos Aires, of all places, where Herakles is with another young man, Ancash, recording the sounds of various volcanos. The three venture through South America together, the tension between the three of them almost palpable, at least to the more sensitive two of the group, Ancash and Geryon. It is here that the three must decide on the nature of their friendship, and Geryon on the nature of his life.This book is written in poetic free verse, and Ann Carsons style is nothing less than magical. It might seem difficult for readers accustomed to straightforward prose, but if one lets the words wash over them, their meaning will all be clear soon enough, and their beauty alone will convince the reader of their merit. The story is based on Greek myth, but rather than Herakles killing Geryon the monster literally, he "kills" by breaking his heart. Ultimately, the books message seems to be that Geryon must learn to love himself first. The book is beautifully written, and cannot be recommended highly enough, to any reader who wants to read a delicate story in a challenging format.
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Customer Review #3:
Not Just For The Literati
Carson has written a work of literature that is accessible by just about anyone, no mean feat considering the poetry she uses to tell the story. Those who are classicists can get great satisfaction from the originality of the manner in which the story is told, as well as from analyzing the choices Carson makes in her "re-write" of "Geryoneis." Yet "average" readers can enjoy this book as well. Its story is quite readable, and the story and the main character, Geryon, are strangely moving, such that you really want to keep turning the pages to see what happens to Geryon. So, whether you want to study this wonderful piece of literature, or just enjoy a good story, youre in excellent hands with this Carson book.
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