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Hera (Paperback)
Jennifer Saint
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R395
R265
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When Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronus,
helps her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams
of ruling at his side.
As they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus
might be just as ruthless and cruel as the father they betrayed.
She was always born to rule, but must she lose herself in perpetuating
this cycle of violence and cruelty? Or can she find a way to forge a
better world?
Often portrayed as the jealous wife or the wicked stepmother, this
retelling captures the many sides of Hera, vengeful when she needs to
be but also compassionate and most importantly, an all-powerful queen
to the gods.
**The mesmerising retelling from the woman at the heart of one of
Ancient Greece's most famous myths.** 'I absolutely adored this
book and am encouraging everyone I know to buy a copy.' REAL READER
REVIEW 'The last few pages will easily become tear soaked. I loved
every minute of this book' REAL READER REVIEW 'A lyrical,
insightful re-telling' - Daily Mail 'If you like Madeline Miller's
Circe and Song of Achilles, you will eat up Ariadne [. . .] Saint
makes it a page-turner' - Glamour 'Exquisitely written and
exceptionally moving, this is a mythical retelling to savour.' -
Elodie Harper, author of THE WOLF DEN 'ARIADNE gives voice to the
misused Princess of Crete who betrayed her father to save Theseus
from the Minotaur. Relevant and revelatory.' - Stylist Ariadne,
Princess of Crete and daughter of the fearsome King Minos, grows up
hearing stories of gods and heroes. But beneath the golden palace
something else stirs, the hoofbeats and bellows echoing from the
Labyrinth below. Every year its captive, the Minotaur - Ariadne's
brother - demands blood. When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives as
a sacrifice to the beast, Ariadne sees in him her chance to escape.
But helping Theseus kill the monster means betraying her family and
country, and Ariadne knows only too well that drawing the attention
of the mercurial gods may cost her everything. In a world where
women are nothing more than the pawns of powerful men, will
Ariadne's decision to risk everything for love ensure her happy
ending? Or will she find herself sacrificed for her lover's
ambition? ARIADNE gives a voice to the forgotten women of one of
the most famous Greek myths. Beautifully written and completely
immersive, this exceptional debut novel is perfect for fans of
CIRCE, A SONG OF ACHILLES, and THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS. 'With her
wonderfully executed debut that reimagines the classic tale of
Theseus, Adriane and the Minotaur, Jennifer Saint joins the likes
of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker in forging mesmerising retellings
of ancient Greek myths from a female perspective.' -
Waterstones.com 'Saint's immersive novel thrusts the reader
straight into the heart of Greek mythology with this wonderful
reimagining of the story of Ariadne.' - iPaper 'What happens after
the monster is defeated and the princess leaves with the hero?
Jennifer Saint's ARIADNE is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters
bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. . .With a fresh
voice and keen insight, Saint adds flesh and bone to an ancient
myth, drawing the reader into an uneasy world of ever-afters.' -
Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of THE NIGHT TIGER
WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING... 'Stunning writing, fabulous
storytelling and surprisingly real characters who you could
empathise with' 'This is an essential book in the new and rising
volume of retelling from the women's point of view - so revealing
and questioning. The ending 5 pages of this book killed me.' 'So
real, so matter of fact, like a good chat on a girls' night out.'
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The Little Prince (Hardcover)
Antoine De Saint-Exupery, Louise Greig; Illustrated by Sarah Massini
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R315
Discovery Miles 3 150
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery's tender and magical classic fable,
adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! Please -
draw me a sheep. I blinked. The voice belonged to a charming little
prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic tale
have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot
stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his
beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on
a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally
to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. 'Will enchant
little ones' - The Times 'Brilliant and beautiful' - The Scotsman
Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the
Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting
new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The
Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition of this
touching and wise classic children's book, with the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A
pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most
extraordinary little fellow standing before him. "Please,... asks
the stranger, "draw me a sheep.... And the pilot realises that when
life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice
but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil and paper
... and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in
teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has
changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new
edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes
the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original
colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of
all ages. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was born in Lyons,
France. He wrote The Little Prince in the United States during a
two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the
book's publication in 1943, Saint-Exupery disappeared over the
Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French
air squadron. Best known throughout the world as the author and
illustrator of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupery wrote several other
books that have also become classics of world literature. Katherine
Woods (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The
Little Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other
English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by
fans and is often considered to be the definitive English
translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the
enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupery's storytelling.
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition for adults of
this touching and wise classic book. Featuring the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations by the
author. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see
the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him.
“Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’ And the
pilot realises that when life’s events are too difficult to
understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries.
He pulls out a pencil and paper … and thus begins this wise and
enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really
important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers.
This stunning new edition for adults of the classic book The Little
Prince, includes the classic English translation by Katherine Woods
and original colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of
readers of all ages. This beautiful cloth-bound edition makes a
perfect gift for fans of the book, or to introduce it to new
readers. Featuring bonus non-fiction material about the book’s
publication and reception, the real-life inspiration behind the
story, and much more. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was
born in Lyons, France. He wrote The Little Prince in the United
States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A
year after the book’s publication in 1943, Saint-Exupéry
disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance
mission for his French air squadron. Best known throughout the
world as the author and illustrator of The Little Prince,
Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have also become
classics of world literature. Katherine Woods (1886-1968) produced
the original English translation of The Little Prince in 1943. It
was later followed by several other English translations, but her
classic translation is treasured by fans and is often considered to
be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation
perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupéry’s
storytelling.
The Little Prince describes his journey from planet to planet, each
tiny world populated by a single adult. It's a wonderfully
inventive sequence, which evokes not only the great fairy tales but
also such monuments of postmodern whimsy.
The author pokes similar fun at a businessman, a geographer,
and a lamplighter, all of whom signify some futile aspect of adult
existence.
"The Confessions" is an all time number one Christian classic -- an
extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer written by St.
Augustine because he felt called by God to make this confession.
Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, calls Boulding's
translation "a different level of excellence from practically
anything else on the market. She has perfected an elegant and
flowing style." This 2nd edition includes a long-awaited annotated
bibliography.
The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer
Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA (UK, Sunday Times, May
2022) and ARIADNE (UK, Sunday Times, April 2021). 'A brilliant
read' Women & Home | 'A spirited retelling' Times | 'Beautiful
and absorbing' Fabulous | 'A vivid reimagining of Greek mythology'
Harper's Bazaar | 'Jennifer Saint has done an incredible job' Red
When a daughter is born to the King of Arcadia, she brings only
disappointment. Left exposed on a mountainside, the defenceless
infant Atalanta is left to the mercy of a passing mother bear and
raised alongside the cubs under the protective eye of the goddess
Artemis. Swearing that she will prove her worth alongside the famed
heroes of Greece, Atalanta leaves her forest to join Jason's band
of Argonauts. But can she carve out her own place in the legends in
a world made for men? Praise for Jennifer Saint's books: 'A
lyrical, insightful re-telling' Daily Mail 'Relevant and
revelatory' Stylist 'Energetic and compelling' Times 'An
illuminating read' Woman & Home 'A story that's impossible to
forget' Culturefly
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