{"product_id":"alcestis-9781641295512","title":"Alcestis","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Song of Achilles, \u003c\/i\u003ea queer and fiercely feminist retelling of a little-known Greek myth: the ultimate story of sacrifice and forbidden desire--now in a deluxe reissue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Greek myth, Alcestis is known as the ideal wife; she loved her husband so much that she died and went to the Underworld in his place. But who was Alcestis before she was married? Other than her love for Admetus, what circumstances led her to make this ultimate sacrifice? And what happened to her in the three days she spent in the Underworld? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatharine Beutner's lush, emotionally devastating debut explores the magical reality of Ancient Greece, where gods attend weddings and the afterlife is just a river away, as Alcestis goes on a heroine's journey from sheltered princess to self-actualized savior--redefining love and discovering her own power. Giving an achingly beautiful voice to the most misunderstood wives of Greek mythology, \u003ci\u003eAlcestis\u003c\/i\u003e is the Underworld as you've never seen it before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis deluxe edition features discussion questions, a craft essay, and a bonus short story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Soho Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641295512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Katharine Beutner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040301482165,"sku":"9781641295512","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8dba7acf-71c1-446f-911b-0f62dbffceab.jpg?v=1689089040","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/alcestis-9781641295512","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}