Galatea
A Short Story
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4.1 • 22 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, featuring a new afterword from the author
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 . . .
Customer Reviews
Way too short for price
Beautiful short story but emphasis on short, you pay $10.99 for what takes you approximately 10 minutes to read.
Is that it?
Although I enjoyed reading it, the price is absurd for the content. Priced equally as Circe and The Song of Achilles. The price for this short story should not exceed 0.99. Wait for a discount, do not pay full price. You’ll read it in about 30 minutes.
Incredible short story
The writing is gorgeous and I loved this story.