The centaur (1962)
302 pages 4.0/5 Goodreads
This story retells the Greek myth of the centaur, Chiron, who sacrifices his immortality for Prometheus. In the retelling, Olympus becomes Olinger High School; Chiron teaches general science; and, Prometheus is his 15-year-old son. Set in 1947 Pennsylvania.
Author: John Updike
ISBN: 9780449912164
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)
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