Condition : BRAND NEW Format : Hardback ISBN : 9781526652065 Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing Age Range : Adult Overview Galatea is a small, beautifully produced hardback short story from Madeline Miller, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe. Reimagining the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea from the statue-turned-woman's own point of view, this compact edition includes a new afterword from Miller and makes a striking gift for fans of literary myth retellings and ancient Greek fiction. About the Book In Ancient Greece, a gifted marble sculptor is blessed by a goddess who breathes life into his masterpiece: the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen. Now his wife, Galatea is expected to be obedient, docile and grateful for her existence. But she has desires of her own and longs for a freedom her husband cannot bear to grant her. When his need for control tips into obsession, Galatea is locked away under constant watch, cut off from the daughter she loves. Determined to reclaim her life and rescue her child, she begins to plot her escape, whatever the cost. Told with the same sharp psychological insight that made Circe and The Song of Achilles international sensations, Galatea flips the myth on its head, giving voice to a woman traditionally silent and shaped by men. Miller delivers a tense, atmospheric story exploring ownership, autonomy and motherhood, wrapped in vivid textures of the ancient world. This handsome hardback edition, complete with a new afterword written especially for this printing, is an ideal introduction to Miller's work for new readers and a beautiful collectible for existing fans. Compact, giftable hardback edition perfect for shelf display or gifting Includes an exclusive new afterword from Madeline Miller Written by the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Circe and The Song of Achilles A fast, powerful read — ideal for fans of feminist myth retellings Explores classical mythology through a bold, modern lens Brand new condition, ready to read or gift immediately About the Author Madeline Miller grew up in New York City and Philadelphia. She attended Brown University, where she earned her BA and MA in Classics, and has taught and tutored Latin, Greek and Shakespeare to high school students for over fifteen years. She has also studied at the University of Chicago's Committee on Social Thought and in the Dramaturgy department at Yale School of Drama, focusing on adapting classical texts for modern audiences. Her novels The Song of Achilles and Circe have become international bestsellers, translated into over twenty-five languages, cementing her reputation as one of the finest modern reinterpreters of Greek myth. Why You'll Love This Book A short, sharp, unforgettable retelling from a master of myth. If you loved Circe or The Song of Achilles, Galatea delivers the same lyrical intensity in a beautifully compact hardback, perfect for a single evening's read or a thoughtful gift. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing reflects the UK edition with UK ISBN as shown.