Greek Myths: A New Retelling

Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by the women who feature prominently in them . This spellbinding collection from acclaimed author Charlotte Higgins reinterprets the most enduring stories of all time, bringing female characters like Athena, Helen, Circe, and Penelope centre stage. In this thrilling new interpretation, the myths of Heracles, Theseus, the Trojan War, Thebes, Argos, and Athens are woven into an elaborate imagined tapestry by the women who lived them . The result is a dazzling, sweeping epic of storytelling and a magnificent work of scholarship and imagination, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe.