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Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths

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by Natalie Haynes (Goodreads Author)

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I have listened to Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics and this looks like it might cover a lot of the same ground. Still worth reading for fans of the podcast?
Jon Paul Roberts Yes, as someone who loves Stands up for the Classics, I'd say it's worth reading! The essays, at times, cover some of the points she makes on her show…moreYes, as someone who loves Stands up for the Classics, I'd say it's worth reading! The essays, at times, cover some of the points she makes on her show, but here they are more expansive and the length of each piece allows for further examination of these characters and their stories. (less)
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Does anyone know who did the cover illustration?
Jon Paul Roberts The copyright page for the UK edition says Petra Börner.

This is their website: https://www.petraborner.com …moreThe copyright page for the UK edition says Petra Börner.

This is their website: https://www.petraborner.com (less)
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Would this be considered a "non-fiction" book because it is essays exploring women and their roles in Greek mythology?
Mary East It is marked as non-fiction, and deserves the title as an academic book, but because of its focus on the stories of the women, it blurs the lines betw…moreIt is marked as non-fiction, and deserves the title as an academic book, but because of its focus on the stories of the women, it blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction a little. (less)
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