The release date for the English version of 'Galatea' by
Madeline Miller is Nov 2022. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
First published in hardcover for the first time, this captivating short story by Madeline Miller radically reimagines the tale of Galatea and Pygmalion.
A talented marble sculptor in classical Greece is bestowed with life by a goddess, who bestows upon his creation, the most beautiful lady the town has ever laid eyes on. He wants Galatea to satisfy him once they are married, to be the epitome of obedience and humility. However, she has her own wants and longs to be independent.
Galatea is imprisoned and under daily medical and nursing observation as a result of her husband's frantic attempt to control her. But no matter the cost, she is determined to break free because she has to save her kid.