The Penelopiad
by Margaret Atwood
This book offers a feminist perspective on the events of 'The Odyssey,' closely aligning with themes explored in 'Ithaca.'
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Books to Read If You Like Ithaca
Circe
by Madeline Miller
Both novels draw on Greek mythology and reexamine traditional narratives, making them appealing to fans of 'Ithaca.'
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The Silence of the Girls
by Pat Barker
This book offers a similar focus on untold stories in Greek mythology, paralleling themes from both 'Ithaca' and 'The Odyssey.'
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The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
Like 'Ithaca,' this novel engages with Greek myth and deep emotional narratives, appealing to fans of classical retellings.
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A Thousand Ships
by Natalie Haynes
This novel matches the interest in retellings of Greek myths and the focus on female perspectives found in 'Ithaca.'
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The Just City
by Jo Walton
This speculative fiction novel incorporates philosophical themes and mythological figures similar to those in 'Ithaca.'
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The Odyssey
by Homer
As the source material for 'Ithaca,' reading 'The Odyssey' gives deeper context to the themes and characters explored in 'Ithaca.'
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The Women of Troy
by Pat Barker
Continuing the theme of women's voices in Greek mythology, this book resonates with the narrative style of 'Ithaca.'
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