Circe, a #1 New York Times bestseller by Madeline Miller, reimagines the oft-maligned goddess from The Odyssey as the hero of her own story. Born to the sun titan Helios and a nymph mother, Circe is ostracized for her perceived weakness. Exiled to the remote isle of Aiaia, she hones her gift for witchcraft—turning mortals into beasts and challenging the capricious gods Goodreads+11Wikipedia+11madelinemiller.com+11.
Over centuries, she crosses paths with mythic figures like the Minotaur, Daedalus, Medea, and Odysseus, forging connections that reveal her resilience, compassion, and desire for belonging Wikipedia+1kibangabooks.com+1. Miller’s writing melds rich classical detail with vivid emotional storytelling, offering a feminist epic that has been hailed as “bold and subversive” by The New York Times and Washington Post Amazon UAE.
This novel is essential for readers who love mythology, strong female protagonists, and intricately woven, character-driven narratives. Circe transforms an ancient myth into a modern masterpiece—intimate, empowering, and unforgettable.
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