{"product_id":"9781408886939","title":"Medusa: The Girl Behind the Myth (Illustrated Gift Edition)","description":"Author: Burton, Jessie\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781408886939\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Nov 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e__________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish' \u003c\/b\u003e- Catherine Doyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A beautiful and profound retelling' \u003c\/b\u003e-\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eMadeline Miller, author of \u003ci\u003eCIRCE \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTHE SONG OF ACHILLES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Guardian Books of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e__________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Miniaturist\u003c\/i\u003e, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal  -\u003cbr\u003eFilled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eCirce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/i\u003e. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e__________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'... a must read for women of all ages' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Red Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'... stole my heart from its first fierce lines'\u003c\/b\u003e - Mary Watson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' \u003c\/b\u003e- Jennifer Saint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It's an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629807423646,"sku":"UBD-9781408886939","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781408886939.jpg?v=1774221583","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781408886939","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}