Persephone of Eleusis (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Novel - A Romance of Ancient GreeceBy Clare Winger Harris
Length6h 54m
About this audiobook
In Persephone of Eleusis, Clare Winger Harris turns to the ancient Greek myth of Demeter's daughter and the Eleusinian mysteries, treating Persephone not merely as a figure of seasonal allegory but as a symbolic center of loss, return, and sacred transformation. The work's prose bears the clarity and speculative imagination associated with Harris's fiction, while its classical subject places it within a long literary tradition of mythic reinterpretation, where archaic ritual becomes a means of exploring human longing, mortality, and renewal. Harris is best remembered as one of the earliest women to publish science fiction in American pulp magazines, bringing to the field a distinctive interest in ethics, emotion, and the consequences of discovery. Her attraction to Persephone's story is intelligible in light of this broader imagination: she often sought moments where the visible world opens onto deeper cosmic or spiritual structures, and where human experience is enlarged by myth, science, or mystery. This book is recommended for readers interested in classical reception, early twentieth-century speculative writing, and literary treatments of myth that privilege atmosphere and idea over mere retelling. It rewards those who value concise, intellectually suggestive prose and who wish to encounter Harris beyond her better-known science-fiction reputation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 17, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Serbian Folk-lore
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6Chapter I. At the Hot Gates.
7Chapter II. “Remember the Athenians.”
8Chapter III. The Defense on the Acropolis.
9Chapter IV. The Miracle of Salamis.
10Chapter V. The Traitor of Thermopylæ.
11Chapter VI. Athena Speaks Through the Olive Branch.
12Chapter VII. The Banquet of Attaginus.
13Chapter VIII. Masistius’ Message to Zopyrus.
14Chapter IX. The Rescue of Ladice.
15Chapter X. A Venture At the Eve of Battle.
16Chapter XI. A Hero of Platæa.
17Chapter XII. The Prophet At Delphi.
18Chapter XIII. The House of Pasicles.
19Chapter XIV. Beyond the Dipylon Gate.
20Chapter XV. What Happened at the Theatre of Dionysus.
21Chapter XVI. The Celebration of the Mysteries.
22Chapter XVII. Persephone.
23Chapter XVIII. Agne’s Advice.
24Chapter XIX. Ephialtes’ Plot.
25Chapter XX. The Ward of Themistocles.
26Chapter XXI. In the Shadow of the Acropolis.
27Chapter XXII. A Letter From Sicily.
28Chapter XXIII. The Festivities At Naxos.
29Chapter XXIV. Dionysus and Ariadne.
30Chapter XXV. A Revelation.
31Chapter XXVI. The Home of Aeschylus.
32Chapter XXVII. The Allied Fleet Sails.
33Chapter XXVIII. The Hand of Fate.
34Chapter XXIX. After Twenty Years.
35Analysis
36Reflection
37Memorable Quotes
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