Galatea

Description

Title: Galatea
Author: Madeline Miller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781526656223

Galatea by Madeline Miller is a compelling mythological retelling that gives voice to one of Greek mythology’s most silent figures.

Inspired by the story of Pygmalion, this novella reimagines the life of Galatea, a statue brought to life by divine intervention. Instead of gratitude and obedience, Galatea struggles against the control and expectations imposed upon her. As she fights to reclaim her freedom, the story unfolds into a powerful reflection on identity, autonomy, and resistance.

Written with lyrical elegance and emotional intensity, Madeline Miller transforms a brief myth into a haunting and thought-provoking narrative. The novella offers a fresh perspective on classical mythology through a modern lens.