Discover the infinite realms of asexual love across sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary storiesFrom a wheelchair user racing to save her kidnapped girlfriend and a little mermaid who loves her sisters more than suitors, to a slayer whose virgin blood keeps attracting monsters, the stories of this anthology are anything but conventional. Whether adventuring through space, outsmarting a vengeful water spirit, or surviving haunted cemeteries, no two aces are the same in these 14 unique works that highlight asexual romance, aromantic love, and identities across the asexual spectrum.
Der Pygmalion-Mythos aufregend neu erzähltEin Gefängnis hoch oben auf einer Klippe. Darin eine Frau, die Tag und Nacht von Ärzten und Schwestern überwacht wird. Ein Mann, der sie immer wieder besucht. Wenn er kommt, erstarrt sie zu Stein – und wird unter seinen Händen wieder lebendig. In dieser Erzählung führt Madeline Miller den berühmten Mythos von Pygmalion fort: Der Bildhauer erschafft eine Statue, die so makellos ist, dass er sich in sie verliebt: Galatea. Die Göttin Venus erhört seine Gebete und erweckt Galatea zum Leben. Sie gebiert eine Tochter und ist zunächst glücklich in der Ehe mit Pygmalion – doch als sie beginnt, ihren eigenen Willen zu haben, und die Kontrollversuche und Eifersucht ihres Gatten nicht mehr ertragen kann, ereilt sie ein grausames Schicksal. Galatea will Freiheit. Sie schmiedet einen Plan. Und kalt und hart wie Stein setzt sie ihn um. »Göttlich-antiker Feminismus: ein fabelhafter Bestseller!« Brigitte über »Ich bin Circe»Dieses Buch ist göttlich. Ich war ganz traurig, als es zu Ende war. Große Leseempfehlung!« Gwyneth Paltrow über Ich bin Circe
Ich bin Circe & Das Lied des AchillZwei Bestseller in einem BandDie beiden Romane ICH BIN CIRCE und DAS LIED DES ACHILL von Bestseller-Autorin Madeline Miller in einem BundleIch bin CirceUnsterblich. Unvollkommen. Unbezähmbar.Circe ist Tochter des mächtigen Sonnengotts Helios und der Nymphe Perse, doch sie ist ganz anders als ihre göttlichen Geschwister. Ihre Stimme klingt wie die einer Sterblichen, sie hat einen schwierigen Charakter und ein unabhängiges Temperament; sie ist empfänglich für das Leid der Menschen und fühlt sich in deren Gesellschaft wohler als bei den Göttern. Als sie wegen dieser Eigenschaften auf eine einsame Insel verbannt wird, kämpft sie alleine weiter. Sie studiert die Magie der Pflanzen, lernt wilde Tiere zu zähmen und wird zu einer mächtigen Zauberin. Vor allem aber ist Circe eine leidenschaftliche Frau: Liebe, Freundschaft, Rivalität, Angst, Zorn und Sehnsucht begleiten sie, als sie Daidalos, dem Minotauros, dem Ungeheuer Scylla, der tragischen Medea, dem klugen Odysseus und schließlich auch der geheimnisvollen Penelope begegnet. Am Ende muss sie sich als Magierin, liebende Frau und Mutter ein für alle Mal entscheiden, ob sie zu den Göttern gehören will, von denen sie abstammt, oder zu den Menschen – die sie lieben gelernt hat.Das Lied des AchillDer Mythos Achill – Modern und fesselnd neu erzähltAchill, Sohn der Meeresgöttin Thetis und des König Peleus, ist stark, anmutig und schön – niemand, dem er begegnet, kann seinem Zauber widerstehen. Patroklos ist ein unbeholfener junger Prinz, der nach einem schockierenden Akt der Gewalt aus seinem Heimatland verbannt wurde. Ein Zufall führt die beiden schon als Kinder zusammen, und je mehr Zeit sie gemeinsam verbringen, desto enger wird das Band zwischen ihnen. Nach ihrer Ausbildung in der Kriegs- und Heilkunst durch den Zentauren Chiron erfahren sie vom Raub der Helena. Alle Helden Griechenlands sind aufgerufen, gegen Troja in den Kampf zu ziehen, um die griechische Königin zurückzuerobern. Mit dem einzigen Ziel, ein ruhmreicher Krieger zu werden, nimmt Achill am Feldzug gegen die befestigte Stadt teil. Getrieben aus Sorge um seinen Freund, weicht Patroklos ihm nicht von der Seite. Noch ahnen beide nicht, dass das Schicksal ihre Liebe herausfordern und ihnen ein schreckliches Opfer abverlangen wird.
Der Mythos Achill - Modern und fesselnd neu erzähltDas TikTok-PhänomenNEW-YORK-TIMES-BESTSELLERAchill, Sohn der Meeresgöttin Thetis und des König Peleus, ist stark, anmutig und schön – niemand, dem er begegnet, kann seinem Zauber widerstehen.Patroklos ist ein unbeholfener junger Prinz, der nach einem schockierenden Akt der Gewalt aus seinem Heimatland verbannt wurde. Ein Zufall führt die beiden schon als Kinder zusammen, und je mehr Zeit sie gemeinsam verbringen, desto enger wird das Band zwischen ihnen. Nach ihrer Ausbildung in der Kriegs- und Heilkunst durch den Zentauren Chiron erfahren sie vom Raub der Helena. Alle Helden Griechenlands sind aufgerufen, gegen Troja in den Kampf zu ziehen, um die griechische Königin zurückzuerobern. Mit dem einzigen Ziel, ein ruhmreicher Krieger zu werden, nimmt Achill am Feldzug gegen die befestigte Stadt teil.Getrieben aus Sorge um seinen Freund, weicht Patroklos ihm nicht von der Seite. Noch ahnen beide nicht, dass das Schicksal ihre Liebe herausfordern und ihnen ein schreckliches Opfer abverlangen wird.VON DER AUTORIN DES BESTSELLERS "CIRCE"AUSGEZEICHNET MIT DEM ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION
Unsterblich. Unvollkommen. Unbezähmbar.Circe ist Tochter des mächtigen Sonnengotts Helios und der Nymphe Perse, doch sie ist ganz anders als ihre göttlichen Geschwister. Ihre Stimme klingt wie die einer Sterblichen, sie hat einen schwierigen Charakter und ein unabhängiges Temperament; sie ist empfänglich für das Leid der Menschen und fühlt sich in deren Gesellschaft wohler als bei den Göttern. Als sie wegen dieser Eigenschaften auf eine einsame Insel verbannt wird, kämpft sie alleine weiter. Sie studiert die Magie der Pflanzen, lernt wilde Tiere zu zähmen und wird zu einer mächtigen Zauberin. Vor allem aber ist Circe eine leidenschaftliche Frau: Liebe, Freundschaft, Rivalität, Angst, Zorn und Sehnsucht begleiten sie, als sie Daidalos, dem Minotauros, dem Ungeheuer Scylla, der tragischen Medea, dem klugen Odysseus und schließlich auch der geheimnisvollen Penelope begegnet. Am Ende muss sie sich als Magierin, liebende Frau und Mutter ein für alle Mal entscheiden, ob sie zu den Göttern gehören will, von denen sie abstammt, oder zu den Menschen – die sie lieben gelernt hat."Eine mutige und rebellische Neuerzählung der Göttinnengeschichte" New York TimesDer Welt-Bestseller endlich auf DeutschNew-York-Times-Bestseller #1"Dieses Buch ist göttlich. Ich war ganz traurig, als es zu Ende war. Große Leseempfehlung!" Gwyneth Paltrow
The international Number One bestseller from the author of The Song of Achilles, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for FictionWoman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long and among her island's guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man's world. THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, I PAPER, SUNDAY EXPRESS, IRISH TIMES, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, AMAZON, AUDIBLE, BUZZFEED, REFINERY 29, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, SEATTLE TIMES, TIME MAGAZINE, NEWSWEEK, PEOPLE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, KIRKUS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND GOODREADS
"e;At once a scholar's homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist....A book I could not put down."e;-Ann Patchett"e;Mary Renault lives again!"e; declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller's thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer's enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller's monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction's brightest lights-and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.
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.
An enchanting short story from Madeline Miller that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion, featuring a new afterword from the authorIn ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiecethe most beautiful woman the town has ever seenthe 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 . . .
Exilat la curtea lui Peleu, Patroclu se îndrăgostește de fiul gazdei sale și al nereidei Thetis, semizeul Ahile. Cei doi cresc și sunt educați împreună de centaurul Chiron, clădind în timp o relație puternică.
It is never too early to learn science concepts, especially if the topic is interesting. This book uses the natural curiosity that kids have about airplanes to introduce relevant scientific principles. Readers will strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, as they learn basic science concepts.
From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, an enchanting short story that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion.
**A small hardback edition featuring a new 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. Now his wife, 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, she 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...
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Praise for CIRCE
'A thrilling tour de force of imagination' Mail on Sunday
'A bold and subversive retelling' New York Times
'A novel to be gobbled greedily in one sitting' Observer
WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Captivating' DONNA TARTT'I loved it' J K ROWLING'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES
Now with a new introduction by Madeline Miller, the New York Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe. The 50th anniversary edition of Richard Adam's timeless classic, the tale of a band of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world';a classic yarn of discovery and struggle' (The New York Times).A worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey from their native Sandleford Warren, through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, and toward the dream of a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. ';SpellbindingMarvelousA taut tale of suspense, hot pursuit and derring-do.' Chicago Tribune
The international Number One bestseller from the author of The Song of Achilles, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for FictionWoman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long and among her island's guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man's world. THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, I PAPER, SUNDAY EXPRESS, IRISH TIMES, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, AMAZON, AUDIBLE, BUZZFEED, REFINERY 29, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, SEATTLE TIMES, TIME MAGAZINE, NEWSWEEK, PEOPLE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, KIRKUS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND GOODREADS
From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, an enchanting short story that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion.
**Featuring a new 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. Now his wife, 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, she 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...
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Praise for CIRCE
'A thrilling tour de force of imagination' Mail on Sunday
'A bold and subversive retelling' New York Times
'A novel to be gobbled greedily in one sitting' Observer
**OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD**WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Captivating' DONNA TARTT'I loved it' J K ROWLING'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES
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. Now his wife, Galatea is expected to be obedience and humility personified, but it is not long before she learns to use her beauty as a form of manipulation. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, she 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...Pygmalions story has moved millions through the centuries, inspiring George Bernard ShawsPygmalion, and later the beloved musicalMy Fair Lady. Ecco is proudto publishOrange Prize-winning author Madeline Millers E-book original short storyGalateawhich will appear in the forthcoming anthology xo Orpheus: Fifty New Myths to be published in October. This retelling of the Pygmalion myth from the statues perspective is a tale that will make readers rethink how they relate to the great myths of our time.
At once a scholars homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist.A book I could not put down.Ann PatchettMary Renault lives again! declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Millers thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War.A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homers enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Millers monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fictions brightest lightsand fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCulloughs Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.
Being Ace ; An Anthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories of Asexual Love and Connection
