Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
Set on the island of Sicily during the Peloponnesian War, "Glorious Exploits" follows the story of Lampo and Gelon, two potters with a love for poetry and drink. They find themselves drawn to a rock quarry where captured Athenian soldiers are held. In exchange for food, the prisoners must recite lines from the works of Euripides. Inspired by this interaction, Lampo and Gelon decide to stage a production of the play "Medea" with the prisoners as actors. As the performance date nears, their seemingly lighthearted endeavor spirals into a series of unexpected events, revealing the transformative power of art and the complexities of friendship amidst conflict.
The 5425th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 304
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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