![]() ![]() ![]() The only black-and-white message that ever seems to emerge from myths is “Never anger a god.” But in these marvelous retellings, we can hear the human stories over the din of the deities. Each of these 10 recent works add to the ancient chorus - often by plucking people out of the chorus to offer glorious solos of their own. Some of the most provocative have imagined voices for characters, mostly women, who never got to speak. The past couple of years have seen a wealth of thoughtful novels that take the bones of these tales and make them flesh. Tales passed down in Greek and Roman myths, Yoruba religion or Santeria - among others - have provided plots for evolving forms ranging from Shakespeare’s plays to Marvel Comics franchises.Īnthony Doerr’s new book, “ Cloud Cluckoo Land,” isn’t the first or last to make use of civilization’s first story engine. ![]() ![]() If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from, whose fees support independent bookstores. ![]()
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