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Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson reimagines the myth of Herakles and Geryon, focusing on Geryon's perspective. It tells the story of Geryon, a young red-winged monster, and his relationship with Herakles, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and self-discovery. The novel blends modern coming-of-age elements with a poetic recounting based on fragments from Stesichoros' ancient poem. The novel includes instances of bullying and sexual abuse.