Madeline Miller is an American novelist acclaimed for her lyrical retellings of Greek myths, including The Song of Achilles (2011) and Circe (2018). Galatea, her debut novella published in 2013 by Harper Perennial (initially as a limited-edition chapbook in 2009), is a concise, feminist reinterpretation of the ancient Pygmalion myth from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Clocking in at around 30 pages, it exemplifies Miller's signature style: elegant prose, deep psychological insight, and a focus on marginalized voices from classical lore.
Galatea: A Short Story
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In this reimagining of the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, 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
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| Weight | 0.26 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.1 × 4.2 × 0.4 in |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 64 |
| Publish Date | November 08, 2022 |
| Publisher | Ecco Press |
| Format | Paperback |
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