She speaks : the women of Greek myths in their own words
Title
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She speaks : the women of Greek myths in their own words
Personal Author EPSB
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Honor, Cargill
Summary
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In She Speaks, Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective. Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts. With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world.
Year Published
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2024
Physical Description
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73 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
Subject
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Mythology, Greek.
Women -- Mythology -- Greece.
Added Author
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Pham, Camelia,
Summary
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In She Speaks, Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective. Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts. With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world.
ISBN
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9781915569905
Publisher
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New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024.
©2024
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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awâsis waciston | 398.2 CAR | Book | 2445502-2001 | Non-Fiction |