Madeline Miller's Galatea is a compact hardback that breathes new life into a classic myth.
In this mythological retelling, Miller sketches the story of a sculptor in ancient Greece who brings his marble wife, Galatea, to life. Although he expects obedience, she turns out to have her own desires and plans. These tensions lead to conflicts over freedom and power within their relationship.
Galatea refuses to be an object, despite imprisonment and surveillance. She fights for another kind of existence, above all for her daughter. The book highlights themes such as possession, control, and the right to self-determination over a woman's life.
This edition includes an afterword by Madeline Miller and is intended for readers interested in sharp, modern mythological stories.