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Synopsis
Somnium is a pagan fantasy which ranges from medieval romance through Elizabethan tragedy to the Gothic novel and the sublime madness of the Decadents. It spirals out from the classical myth of Endymion and the Greek lunar goddess Selene in an odyssey through love and loss and lunacy.--Amazon.com.
Somnium: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an adult pagan fantasy with romantic and potentially sexual content based on Greek mythology, exploring themes of obsession, madness, and tragic love. The literary style ranges from medieval romance to Gothic and Decadent traditions, suggesting mature thematic complexity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, grief, and mental illness.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in mythological retellings and literary fantasy with romantic themes will appreciate this classical reimagining.