CIRCE
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.
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CIRCE by Madeline Miller is a captivating and enchanting retelling of the Greek myth of Circe, the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perse, a nymph.
This spellbinding tale delves into the life of Circe, an outcast and misunderstood figure in mythology, often portrayed as a wicked witch.
Miller brilliantly reimagines Circe's narrative, offering a fresh perspective that humanizes and empowers her.
Through Circe's eyes, readers witness the trials and tribulations of a woman living in a world dominated by gods and heroes.
As Circe discovers her own powers of witchcraft and magic, she navigates love, loss, and the complexities of her own identity.
With lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Miller brings ancient Greece to life, immersing readers in a world of gods, monsters, and extraordinary beings.
CIRCE explores themes of identity, power, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a powerful and thought-provoking read.
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