Galatea

By: Madeline Miller

Narrated by: Ruth Wilson

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.

Now I remember why I don't read short stories

I love Madeline Miller's work, and will read Circe next, but this one reminds me why I don't read short stories. I needed something to keep me company on a lunchtime walk and didn't want to start anything long, since I'm also reading 3 different books between Kindle and physical. This was less than 45 minutes.

The story was good, and I don't know much about Ancient Greece, but I didn't like the ending (though it made sense).

Haunting & Excellent!

Loved this short story. The message was very clear. Really enjoy this author and reader.

A Classic Myth Comes to Life

A Classic Myth Comes to Life

A modern day retelling of a classic myth about a statue that comes to life.

Ruth Wilson's narration is excellent.

Outstanding

Madeline Miller is simply sublime in her writing and the narrator is a perfect fit

Women can be smarter than you think

I enjoyed this short story, the narrator does a great job transmitting the feelings and conversations with her voice.