Galatea
Description of book
An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, now in audio for the first time
**Performed by Ruth Wilson and featuring an 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 . . . With a spellbinding performance by Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials, The Affair), step back into Madeline Miller's mythic world.
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Ratings & reviews
4.3
★★★★☆781 ratings
Well-written · Moving · Character-driven
4.7
★★★★☆749 ratings
Perfect match · Calm · Captivating
Christina
Die Version des Pygmalion-Mythos aus der Sicht von Galathea ist eindrucksvoll geschrieben und berührend. Madeline Miller fängt unglaublich gut ein, wie emotional verstörend die Beziehung aus Galatheas Perspektive ist und gibt der Figur gleichzeitig Würde, Klugheit und Agency. Die Sprecherin passt perfekt zur Figur und Millers Schreibstil!For the book club
Book★5
Character-driven · Well-written · Moving · Elaborate · Educational · Unforgettable · Clever · Inspiring · Discussion starter · Dark
Narration★5
Perfect match · Credible · Captivating
Dylan
I haven't read anything from Madeline Miller in a while now and I'm always facinated how many emotions I feel, even about this short one.I recommend
It definitely is dark, so I would check the trigger warnings, but it's still such an amazing read.Book★5
Dark
Narration★5
- Eine tragische und wichtige Kurzgeschichte die auch außerhalb der griechischen Mythologie relevant ist. Millers kunstvolle Art des Schreibens verwandelt die Geschichte in Kunst zum Zuhören/Lesen. Das Nachwort hat mir auch sehr gefallen. Madeline Miller zählt zu einer der begabtesten Schriftsteller*innen da draußen und nun auch zu meinen Lieblingen. Absolut Hörenswert!
Merle
Book★5
Narration★5
- Książka, która jednocześnie napawa obrzydzeniem i strachem, ale także nadzieją na odzyskanie autonomii. Zwróciła moją uwagę na to, ile idei niesprawiedliwych wobec kobiet było zawartych w oryginalnym micie o PigmalionieBook★
4
Narration★5
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