Madeline Miller / Galatea A Short Story 2022

Description: Galatea: A Short Story Author: Madeline Miller Title: Galatea: A Short Story Publication: Ecco, 2022 Description: Hardcover. Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles, has given us a retelling of Pygmalion and Galatea. New case wrapped hardcover. 16mo. (4 X 6¾) Cover art by Allison Salman. 64 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. NATIONAL BESTSELLER An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, now in hardcover for the first time **A small hardcover edition featuring a new afterword by Madeline Miller** In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece--the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen--the gift of life. After marrying her, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost . . . . Seller ID: 2549 Subject: Anthropology, Literature The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 8.95 USD

Location: Urbandale, Iowa

End Time: 2024-12-25T23:29:07.000Z

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