Malouf’s ability to fully imagine the terrible humanity of this moment is matched only by the power of his lyrical gifts. "In this novel, David Malouf expands on one of the most famous passages in literature – that moment in The Iliad when Priam, king of Troy, leaves the safety of his citadel to reclaim the body of his beloved son, Hector, whom Achilles has killed in retribution for the death of Patroclus. David Elliott is the author of several books for children and a board member of the New Hampshire Writers Project.ĭavid Elliott's Top Five Reading Recommendations:ġ. In Bull, a novel written in verse, Elliott shares the voices of familiar gods, such as Poseidon, Minos, and Theseus, and these voices are nothing like what you’ll find if you crack open a translation of Homer’s Odyssey. New Hampshire author David Elliott has found a way to retell the story of the minotaur. The myth of the minotaur-the beast with a bull’s head and a man’s body-has been with us for centuries. The address is week on The Bookshelf from NHPR is New Hampshire author David Elliott. If you have an author or book you think we should profile on The Bookshelf, send us an email. All Things Considered host Peter Biello features authors, covers literary events and publishing trends, and gets recommendations from each guest on what books listeners might want to add to their own bookshelves. The Bookshelf from NHPR is New Hampshire Public Radio's series on authors and books with ties to the Granite State.
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