Book
Circe : a novel / Madeline Miller.
Record details
- ISBN: 0316556327 : PAP
- ISBN: 9780316556323 : PAP
- ISBN: 9780316556323
- ISBN: 0316556327
- Physical Description: 393, 12 pages ; 18 cm
- Edition: First Back Bay trade paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York : Back Bay Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes reading group guide. |
| Summary, etc.: | In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Circe (Mythological character) > Fiction. Witches > Fiction. Gods > Fiction. Heroes > Fiction. Magic > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Paranormal fiction. Fantasy fiction. Historical fiction. Mythological fiction. |
Available copies
- 10 of 13 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Beacon Falls Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 13 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Falls Public Library | FIC MIL (Text) | 33120152840671 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Summary:
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
