![]() ![]() Reviews of the book ranged from mixed to positive, with many literary critics praising Bradley's ability to give new characterizations to legendary figures. The Firebrand has been overshadowed by the popularity of The Mists of Avalon, receiving less attention and critical praise. Simon & Schuster released The Firebrand on Octoin hardcover, and it was issued in paperback in September 1988. It is her only novel set in ancient Greece. ![]() To appeal to a wider readership, The Firebrand includes fewer elements of fantasy than Bradley's previous works. Bradley wrote it after the success of her 1983 novel The Mists of Avalon, a re-telling of the Arthurian legend from a female perspective. The novel has been described as belonging to the genres of revisionist history and feminist literature, and employs themes of gender, religion, and power. In Bradley's story, Kassandra is presented as a strong and insightful woman, rather than as a sufferer of insanity. ![]() As in the Iliad, Kassandra foresees catastrophe for her city but few pay heed to her warnings. The Firebrand is written from the point of view of Kassandra, the prophet daughter of King Priam of Troy, and also features other prominent characters from Greek mythology. Set in the ancient city of Troy, the novel is a re-telling of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. The Firebrand is a 1987 historical fantasy novel by American author Marion Zimmer Bradley. ![]()
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