Ixion In Heaven by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli
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"Ixion In Heaven" by Benjamin Disraeli is a satirical novel written in the Victorian era. The book delves into themes of ambition, desire, and societal dynamics through the lens of classical mythology, specifically exploring the life of Ixion, a mortal king who finds himself in the company of gods after being exiled from Earth. The narrative highlights the contrast between human frailties and divine immortality, ultimately engaging with the idea of power
and the burdens of existence. The story follows Ixion, the disgraced King of Thessaly, who is taken to Heaven by Jupiter after being ostracized for murdering his father-in-law. In the celestial realm, Ixion navigates the intricacies of divine life, encounters prominent gods and goddesses, and unwittingly becomes embroiled in the politics of Olympus. As he interacts with figures like Juno, Venus, and Cupid, his ambitions and desires often clash with the established order of the gods, leading to moments of both humor and tension. Ultimately, Ixion's pursuit of power and love brings about his downfall, demonstrating the often precarious balancing act between aspiration and consequence in the arena of immortals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ixion In Heaven |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Gods, Roman -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ixion (Greek mythology) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20009 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20009-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 669 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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