Galatea
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Galatea
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Narrated by:
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Ruth Wilson
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By:
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Madeline Miller
An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, now in audio for the first time
**Performed by Ruth Wilson and featuring an 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 . . . With a spellbinding performance by Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials, The Affair), step back into Madeline Miller's mythic world.
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The story was good, and I don't know much about Ancient Greece, but I didn't like the ending (though it made sense).
Now I remember why I don't read short stories
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A modern day retelling of a classic myth about a statue that comes to life.
Ruth Wilson's narration is excellent.
A Classic Myth Comes to Life
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Outstanding
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Women can be smarter than you think
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