Wise Women : Myths and stories for midlife and beyond - 'Extra-ordinary ... beautifully and vividly retold stories' TLS

Discover a captivating compilation of reimagined myths and folklore that celebrates the sagacity and strength of mature women, penned by the acclaimed author of Hagitude. This collection has been hailed as 'an extraordinary selection of stories ... beautifully and vividly retold' by TLS, while Shahrukh Husain, author of The Virago Book of Witches, urges readers to 'Read it, absorb it, treasure it!'

From our earliest years, we're exposed to myths and fairy tales that shape our understanding of the world. However, these stories often feature young, golden-haired princesses as heroines, with older women cast as villains. Today's women seek positive representations of themselves in midlife and beyond, and this brilliant array of formidable characters delivers just that. From ungainly giantesses and bejewelled fairy godmothers to misunderstood witches and weathered crones, these women outsmart monsters, guide younger heroines, embody nature's cycles, weave reality into being, and invariably have the final say.

These diverse characters manifest wisdom in myriad ways, offering inspiration for living authentically and courageously in life's latter half. As Victoria Smith, author of Hags, notes, it's 'Wonderful, both comforting and inspiring'. Jill Dawson, author of The Bewitching, declares it 'The book I've been longing for'.

Eleanor Mills, author of Much More to Come, enthuses, 'I adored Wise Women - this is the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle when it comes to reframing the narrative in our culture about the role of older females'. Doreen Cunningham, author of Soundings, adds, 'Reading it quenched a thirst I didn't know I had. Oh for a world where stories of the power and joy of women's elder years are celebrated everywhere'.

Stella Duffy OBE succinctly captures the essence of the book: it 'Revisits our old stories, making them thrilling for us now'. This collection is a must-read for those seeking to redefine and celebrate the wisdom and power of women in their prime and beyond.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780349018317
Book Author:	Angharad Wynne
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Virago Press Ltd
Book Publisher:	Little, Brown Book Group
Book Dimensions:	220 x 143 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date:	2024-03-10
Book Pagination:	336 pages, 6 black and white drawings, integrated
Book Weight:	464g