Olympian Nights [Hardcover]

John Kendrick Bangs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

An American traveler of the twentieth century finds himself stranded in Greece, robbed and alone, and takes sanctuary in a cave . . . that proves to be the entrance to the home of the gods. As the gods' guest, he learns just what the immortal divinities are up to in modern times, with hilarious results. Bangs portrays the gods going about their duties and personal affairs in the terms of American high society, with all the elegance, archness, wit, jealousy, and pettiness of the idle rich. Mythic grandeur and modern wit prove a perfect fit in this sharp satire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 116 pages
• Publisher: Aegypan (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160312750X
• ISBN-13: 978-1603127509
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A satiric hoot!, April 2, 2011

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Elizabeth Caprio (Boynton Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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If you can divert your sensibilities from the incredibly racist comments (albeit perfectly acceptable in the author's time), it is a very amusing read. As a fan of greek mythology, I enjoyed this read, and the author's snappy tone.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Olympian nights long and dull, November 25, 2011

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stanislaus (New York) - See all my reviews

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This book is very short and frankly, not terribly interesting. It was doubtless fascinating to another audience many years ago, but not to me now.