Galatea : The instant Sunday Times bestseller

Galatea: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

From Madeline Miller, the internationally bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, comes an enchanting and powerful retelling of the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion.

In ancient Greece, a gifted sculptor is blessed by a goddess who breathes life into his greatest creation—a statue so beautiful she becomes his wife. But while he expects Galatea to embody perfect obedience, she harbours dreams of her own: freedom, love, and a life beyond his control.

Imprisoned under constant watch, Galatea plots her escape, driven by a mother’s love and a fierce desire to reclaim her power. Lyrical, haunting, and deeply feminist, Galatea is a story of creation, captivity, and courage that resonates across the ages.

A stunning hardback edition featuring a new foreword by Madeline Miller.

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