The masque of Pandora, and other poems

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

First published 2022

In the ancient Greek realm, the Titan Prometheus dares to steal fire from Mount Olympus and gift it to humanity. His audacious act of defiance enrages the mighty Zeus, who decrees that Prometheus be chained to a mountain and have his liver eternally devoured by an eagle. But Prometheus remains unbroken, his resolve fueled by a burning desire to liberate mankind. As the gods seek to crush his spirit, Prometheus must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of his actions.

Genres: fantasy, greek-mythology, 19th-century, ancient, epic, classical-studies

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: defiance-of-the-gods, epic-hero

162 pages · Paperback · Library of Congress

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