About “Weight”
Atlas, condemned by the gods to carry the world on his shoulders for eternity, faces an existence marked by unrelenting burden and the absence of freedom. When Heracles visits him, the possibility of a bargain arises that might relieve Atlas of his weight, prompting a reexamination of choice, coercion, and the nature of freedom.
Book details
- Published
- 2005
- Latest edition
- 2005 · ISBN 9781841957180
- ISBN
- 9781841957180
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Weight?
Weight by Jeanette Winterson has 176 pages.