Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson is a daring, genre-bending retelling that blends myth, poetry, and modern emotional truth. Inspired by the Greek story of Geryon, the book follows a lonely, sensitive young man as he navigates desire, identity, and the ache of growing up.
Written in Carson’s luminous, inventive style, this is a work for readers who enjoy literary fiction with depth, lyricism, and unexpected structure. Autobiography of Red offers a vivid reading experience that is intimate, strange, and unforgettable.
