The Shadow of Perseus - A compelling feminist retelling of myth of Perseus told from

Informationen zum Autor Claire Heywood is a scholar of the ancient world, having gained a 1st Class BA in Classical Civilisation and an MA with Distinction in Ancient Visual and Material Culture, along with two academic prizes, from the University of Warwick. Her writing is inspired by her love of mythology, her knowledge of ancient cultures, and her fascination with women's forgotten voices. Originally from Coventry, she now lives and writes in Bristol, UK. Klappentext The myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa. Vorwort The myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa. Zusammenfassung The myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa.

Product details

• Authors: Claire Heywood
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.02.2023
• EAN: 9781399702669
• ISBN: 978-1-399-70266-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 236 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; FICTION / Historical / Ancient, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Ancient World, LITERARY CRITICISM / Feminist, Folklore, myths & legends, Feminism & feminist theory, Myth & legend told as fiction, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Feminism and feminist theory, Folklore, myths and legends, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)