She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words
Publisher,Magic Cat Publishing
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Format, Hardcover
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No. of Pages, 64
Shelf: CHILDREN'S BOOKS / JUNIOR REFERENCE / PERSONAL, SOCIAL & HEALTH EDUCATION
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In She Speaks, passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin retells eight classic Greek myths from an all-female perspective. Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts.
With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world.
This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:
- Eight classic Greek myths, specially retold for young feminists
- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin
- Striking illustrations by Camelia Pham, whose epic fantasy-inspired artwork has earned herself an Instagram following of 50,000
- Stunning holographic foil on the cover
Dimensions: 24 x 1.3 x 28 cm
