{"product_id":"galatea-a-short-story","title":"Galatea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, now in hardcover for the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small hardcover edition featuring a new afterword by Madeline Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Madeline Miller's thoughtful research, analysis, and beautiful blend of poetry and prose makes this short story truly enchanting. Although brief, it is rich detail and emotion, creating a lingering depth. If you love her other works, this one will surely brighten your mythological repertoire!\" - \u003cem\u003eVanessa,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eGodmothers Bookseller\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669581201698,"sku":"9780063280519","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/8637\/3154\/files\/galatea_1.png?v=1790892234","url":"https:\/\/godmothers.com\/products\/galatea-a-short-story","provider":"Godmothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}