{"product_id":"9781529061512","title":"Stone Blind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cit\u003eStone Blind\u003c\/it\u003e, Natalie Haynes reimagines the ancient myth of Medusa, a young woman caught in the tumult of divine machinations and personal tragedy. Medusa, the only mortal among her Gorgon sisters, experiences the harsh reality of being both revered and reviled. Her life takes a harrowing turn when Poseidon assaults her in Athena's sacred temple, leading to a cruel twist of fate where the goddess punishes Medusa instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransformed into a creature with snakes for hair and a deadly gaze, Medusa is forced to confront her new identity and the societal perceptions of monstrosity. As she grapples with her curse, the narrative delves into themes of power, victimhood, and the struggle for agency amidst overwhelming circumstances. Haynes deftly explores the complexities of sisterhood and the bonds that tie Medusa to her Gorgon sisters, even as she tries to shield them from the fallout of her own transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and Transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The journey of self-discovery amid external changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeminine Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e The resilience of women in the face of patriarchal oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocietal Perceptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exploration of how society defines and judges individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A poignant retelling of a classic myth, drawing forth the humanity behind the monstrous.\" \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate reimagined myths, such as Madeline Miller's \u003cit\u003eCirce\u003c\/it\u003e or Pat Barker's \u003cit\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/it\u003e, will find resonance in Haynes' lyrical prose and profound character exploration in \u003cit\u003eStone Blind\u003c\/it\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950904963404,"sku":"9781529061512","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529061512_front.webp?v=1765292468","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781529061512","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}