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Modern Myths

by Clara Chow
Modern Myths
Modern Myths

Mythical beings confront contemporary Singaporean life.

Imagine Greek mythos landing right in the bustle of Singapore. That's what you get with "Modern Myths." This blend of the ancient and the hyper-modern makes for a thought-provoking read. It's a book that doesn't just tell stories—it reshapes them, blending the divine with the daily grind, and leaves you pondering the timeless human experience in a world that never stops changing.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Modern Myths

by Clara Chow
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ISBN: 9789811162336
Authors: Clara Chow
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2018-06-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 67 readers)

Description

Figures from Greek mythology take up residence in contemporary Singapore in this collection of stories that explores the pain and dilemma of modern living. What happens when you are doomed to repeat your actions over and over? Or have to remake your decisions, knowing that times have changed? What if struggling makes the divine human, and the human divine?
 

Mythical beings confront contemporary Singaporean life.

Imagine Greek mythos landing right in the bustle of Singapore. That's what you get with "Modern Myths." This blend of the ancient and the hyper-modern makes for a thought-provoking read. It's a book that doesn't just tell stories—it reshapes them, blending the divine with the daily grind, and leaves you pondering the timeless human experience in a world that never stops changing.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.