Galatea: A Short Story

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An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, now in hardcover for the first time

**A small hardcover edition featuring a new afterword by Madeline Miller**

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 . . .

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hillary_scholz

Jan 13, 2025

6/10 stars

I love the way Miller writes. It's always wonderful. However, I didn't like the ending or the content. I know that she takes myths and flips them on their head, but this missed the mark for me.

Anonymous

Jan 08, 2025

6/10 stars

3.5/5. First step into the world of Madeline Miller. Interesting experiment with mythology and story telling. Looking forward to reading her other works!

Anonymous

Jan 07, 2025

6/10 stars

Average short story - the voice used is very different than her other works and I think lacking the richness Iâm used to with Miller.

hopscotchfever

Jan 04, 2025

9/10 stars

Drown and incel, free yourself!

brunette_rapunzel

Aug 09, 2024

8/10 stars

Very cool novella. I wish it were organized a little better because sometimes its hard to tell if the author is talking about the present or past.