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Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island

Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island

Edmund Gosse

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Fantasía
ISBN:
9781120297709
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Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island: An Ironic Fantasy is a novel written by Edmund Gosse and first published in 1901. The book is a satirical take on the Greek gods and their interactions with mortals. The story is set on the fictional island of Hypolympia, where the gods have retreated to escape the boredom of immortality. The island is ruled by Zeus, who is portrayed as a vain and selfish leader.The plot follows the adventures of a group of mortals who are shipwrecked on the island and become embroiled in the gods’ petty squabbles and power struggles. The mortals find themselves caught up in a web of deceit and manipulation as they try to navigate the treacherous waters of the gods’ world.Gosse’s writing style is witty and irreverent, poking fun at the gods and their foibles. He uses irony and satire to highlight the absurdity of the gods’ behavior and their treatment of mortals. The book is also notable for its use of Greek mythology as a backdrop for a modern fantasy story.Overall, Hypolympia Or The Gods In The Island: An Ironic Fantasy is a humorous and entertaining novel that offers a fresh take on Greek mythology. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy, satire, and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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