Chimera by John Barth
"Chimera" is a collection of three novellas that explore and deconstruct traditional narrative forms. Each story reimagines a different myth: the first is a retelling of the Arabian Nights, the second presents a modern interpretation of the myth of Perseus and Andromeda, and the third is a reworking of the story of Bellerophon and the Chimera. Each story is filled with philosophical musings, metafictional devices, and a deep exploration of the nature of storytelling itself.
The 3949th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 308
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)