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Far Away Bird

Douglas A. Burton

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Description:Multi-award winning novel including the IBPA's 2021 Best New Voice Fiction gold medal winner, eLit's gold medal winner for Best eBook in Historical Fiction 2021, and a Montaigne Medal Finalist (Eric Hoffer Book Award) as one of the most thought-provoking books of 2021.KIRKUS REVIEW: "…elegantly written historical tale in which [Burton] effortlessly weaves sweeping emotion and fine detail…"US REVIEW OF BOOKS: “More than just an imagining of Theodora’s rise to notoriety and power during the Byzantine Empire, the novel is a vivid tale of survival, healing, and femininity.”Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate biographical account deftly follows her rise through the lens of a profound personal transformation. From the brothels to the bathhouses, from the theaters to the palaces, Theodora learns to embrace her exploitation and let go of the people she loves most. But when Theodora finally chooses her own personal sovereignty, no matter the cost, her battle leads her to an impossible destination–the throne of the empire.Far Away Bird goes where history classrooms fear to tread. Theodora's salacious past has been fertile grounds for defamation from the influential historians of the sixth century through today. Tales of her shamelessness have captured numerous imaginations, which have distorted and diminished her stunning accomplishments. As empress, Theodora goes on to influence sweeping reforms that result in some of the first ever Western laws granting women freedom and protection. But who is she? And what forces led to her extraordinary impact on history? Far Away Bird dares to reconcile one woman's notorious past to the making of an empress. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Far Away Bird. To get started finding Far Away Bird, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Multi-award winning novel including the IBPA's 2021 Best New Voice Fiction gold medal winner, eLit's gold medal winner for Best eBook in Historical Fiction 2021, and a Montaigne Medal Finalist (Eric Hoffer Book Award) as one of the most thought-provoking books of 2021.KIRKUS REVIEW: "…elegantly written historical tale in which [Burton] effortlessly weaves sweeping emotion and fine detail…"US REVIEW OF BOOKS: “More than just an imagining of Theodora’s rise to notoriety and power during the Byzantine Empire, the novel is a vivid tale of survival, healing, and femininity.”Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate biographical account deftly follows her rise through the lens of a profound personal transformation. From the brothels to the bathhouses, from the theaters to the palaces, Theodora learns to embrace her exploitation and let go of the people she loves most. But when Theodora finally chooses her own personal sovereignty, no matter the cost, her battle leads her to an impossible destination–the throne of the empire.Far Away Bird goes where history classrooms fear to tread. Theodora's salacious past has been fertile grounds for defamation from the influential historians of the sixth century through today. Tales of her shamelessness have captured numerous imaginations, which have distorted and diminished her stunning accomplishments. As empress, Theodora goes on to influence sweeping reforms that result in some of the first ever Western laws granting women freedom and protection. But who is she? And what forces led to her extraordinary impact on history? Far Away Bird dares to reconcile one woman's notorious past to the making of an empress. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Far Away Bird. To get started finding Far Away Bird, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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