Au, Susan (1988). Ballet and Modern Dance(en inglés). EE. UU.: Thames & Hudson. p. 112. ISBN978-0-500-20352-1. «Adapted from the biblical story, it opens with the prodigal's rebellious departure from home and his seduction by the beautiful but treacherous siren, whose followers rob him. Wretched and remorseful, he drags himself back to his forgiving father.»