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Autobiography of Red is a 1998 verse novel by Canadian author Anne Carson. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, the work reimagines the plot of the fragmentary poem Geryoneis, by Greek author Stesichorus, which recounts the Tenth Labor of Heracles, in which he kills the red, winged monster known as Geryon to steal his cattle. In the novel, Carson imagines Geryon as a winged gay teenager living in the present day who falls in love with a rebellious boy named Heracles, who breaks his heart.
Author | Anne Carson |
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Language | English |
Genre | Romance novel |
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | March 31, 1998 |
Publication place | Canada |
Pages | 149 |
ISBN | 0-375-40133-4 |
OCLC | 37975550 |
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LC Class | PS3553.A7667 A94 1998 |
Followed by | Red Doc> |
The novel is considered one of Carson's best works and originally brought her [fame]. It is considered one of the most complex characterizations of an LGBT character in contemporary Anglo-Saxon literature. Among the main themes it addresses are lost love, the image of the artist as a monstrous being, and the role of translations. In 2013, Carson published a sequel to the work entitled Red Doc> in which she continues the story of Geryon and Heracles, and employs a similar poetic style.