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Penelope Farmer’s narrative revisits the classic Greek tragedy of Persephone’s wanderings between the underworld and earth. The book follows Persephone as she emerges each year to revive the world with springtime, offering readers a renewed look at this timeless myth.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Penelope Farmer
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