Medusa

A beautiful and profound retelling of Greek myth, "Medusa" is a must-read for women of all ages. It illuminates the girl behind the legend and gives the serpent-headed monster a powerful and haunting humanity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, and betrayal…Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.

A must read for women of all ages, this book stole my heart from its first fierce lines. A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity, this book is an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling. Its an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power.

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Weight: 802g
Dimension: 211 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408886939