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From the acclaimed author of The Song of Achilles comes a spellbinding tale that has captivated readers worldwide. Madeline Miller's Circe, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, weaves a mesmerising narrative around one of mythology's most enigmatic figures.
Born in the halls of the mighty sun god Helios, Circe is an oddity amongst the Titans. Neither formidable like her father nor alluring like her mother, she finds herself an outcast in both divine and mortal realms. Yet, within her flows a potent, arcane power: the art of witchcraft.
Exiled to the island of Aiaia for her dangerous abilities, Circe hones her craft in solitude. She conjures spells, cultivates mystical herbs, and tames ferocious beasts. But isolation is fleeting for a woman of her calibre, and fate soon delivers an unexpected visitor to her shores - the legendary Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything.
Through Circe's own voice, we are treated to a vivid epic of familial strife, passion, and loss. It's a defiant hymn to womanhood, blazing brilliantly through the shadowy corridors of a world dominated by men.
This stunning anniversary edition of the international bestseller continues to enthral readers and critics alike. Chosen as a Book of the Year by numerous prestigious publications, Circe stands as a testament to Miller's masterful storytelling and her ability to breathe new life into ancient myths.
Book ISBN: | 9781408890042 |
Book Author: | Madeline Miller |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-01-04 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 254g |
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