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Stone Blind
Natalie Haynes, Women's Prize-shortlisted author of A Thousand Ships, brings life to the infamous myth of Medusa with a heartbreaking, feminist retelling unlike any other.
Natalie Haynes brings life to the infamous myth of Medusa with a feminist retelling unlike any other . . .
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Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023.
In Stone Blind, the instant Sunday Times bestseller, Natalie Haynes brings the infamous Medusa to life as you have never seen her before.
'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter
'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman
'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters'
Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realise that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt.
When Poseidon commits an unforgivable act against Medusa in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can: on his victim. Medusa is changed forever - writhing snakes for hair and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. She can look at nothing without destroying it.
Desperate to protect her beloved sisters, Medusa condemns herself to a life of shadows. Until Perseus embarks upon a quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . .
'A fierce feminist exploration of female rage, written with wit and empathy' - Glamour
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Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes is highly praised for its witty, gripping narrative and powerful retelling of the Medusa myth. Reviews highlight its blend of humour and heartbreak, strong feminist themes, and the author's ability to make ancient myths relevant and engaging. Critics appreciate Haynes's playful yet poignant examination of characters, particularly her empathetic portrayal of Medusa, which challenges traditional narratives.
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ISBN: 9781529061512
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of The Amber Fury, which was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize; The Children of Jocasta, a feminist retelling of the Oedipus and Antigone stories; and two non-fiction books, The Ancient Guide to Modern Life and Pandora's Jar. She has written and presented seven series of the BBC Radio 4 show Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics. In 2015, she was awarded the Classical Association Prize for her work in bringing Classics to a wider audience. Her third novel, A Thousand Ships, was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020. Stone Blind is her fourth novel.
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