She speaks : the women of Greek myths in their own words

Title
She speaks : the women of Greek myths in their own words

Personal Author EPSB
Honor, Cargill

Summary
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
2024

Physical Description
73 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject
Mythology, Greek.
 
Women -- Mythology -- Greece.

Added Author
Pham, Camelia,

Summary
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
9781915569905

Publisher
New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024.
 
©2024


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
awâsis waciston398.2 CARBook2445502-2001Non-Fiction