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Moira Egan The Furies (Paperback). With dazzling erudition and playful ingenuity, she deploys exuberant wordplay and traditional poetic forms to subvert the patriarchal canon. Title: The Furies. Format: Paperback. Item Length: 152mm. Item Height: 229mm. Further DetailsTitle: The Furies Condition: New Subtitle: Poems EAN: 9780807184981 Format: Paperback Author: Moira Egan ISBN: 9780807184981 Publisher: Louisiana State University Press Release Date: 10/24/2025 Description: In The Furies, Moira Egan offers fierce feminist reimaginings of familiar myths and narratives, from Arachne to Echo, from Medusa and Mary Magdalene to the female characters of The Odyssey, in verse that highlights the value of solidarity and collective strength among women. With dazzling erudition and playful ingenuity, she deploys exuberant wordplay and traditional poetic forms to subvert the patriarchal canon. At the heart of the book is a profound exploration of voice, not least the ongoing silencing of women's voices: Egan blends righteous anger with grief, ultimately finding hope in the transformative power of language. Language: English Genre: Language & Reference Topic: Poetry & Drama Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Item Width: 5mm Release Year: 2025 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.