Beskrivelse
Galatea: A Short Story is a captivating retelling of the classic myth by Madeline Miller, the acclaimed author of The Song of Achilles and Circe. This tale brings to life the story of a sculptor’s masterpiece who gains more than he bargained for.
A fresh take on the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, exploring themes of control, desire, and freedom.
Set in Ancient Greece, the story follows a talented marble sculptor whose creation, Galatea, is brought to life by a goddess’s blessing. As the most stunning woman the town has ever seen, Galatea becomes his wife, expected to embody obedience and humility.
However, Galatea harbors her own dreams and a fierce longing for independence. When her husband’s obsession grows, he confines her under the watchful eyes of doctors and nurses, determined to keep her subdued.
Despite this, Galatea’s spirit remains unbroken. With a daughter in need of rescue, she is ready to risk everything to break free from her captivity.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Madeline Miller |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781526652065 |
| ISBN-10 | 1526652064 |
| Indbinding | Indbundet |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Sidetal | 64 |
| Tags | The, Song, Of, Achilles, Circe, Galatea: A Short Story, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
