Penthesilea by Heinrich von Kleist
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Kleist, Heinrich von, 1777-1811
German
"Penthesilea" by Heinrich von Kleist is a tragedy written in 1808. The play reimagines the mythological Amazon queen who enters the Trojan War to capture Greek warriors as potential husbands—a sacred Amazon tradition. When Penthesilea and the hero Achilles meet on the battlefield, they fall passionately in love. But their mutual desire collides vio...
love into fury, leading to a shocking climax that explores the dangerous boundary between passion and destruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Amanda Young
2 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. An impressive piece of work.
Brian Walker
5 months agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
Ashley Martin
4 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. This felt rewarding to read.
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Charles Brown
4 months agoI needed a solid reference and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. One of the best books I've read this year.