A Thousand Ships: Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction by Natalie Hayne

Description: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes A feminist retelling of the Trojan War - giving voices to the women the myths forgot . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Longlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction 2020One of the Guardians Best Books of 2019With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War - Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn A Thousand Ships, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective, for fans of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker.This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them. . .In the middle of the night, Creusa wakes to find her beloved Troy engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of brutal conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over, and the Greeks are victorious.The devastating consequences of the Trojan War stretch from Mount Olympus to Mount Ida, from the citadel of Troy to the distant Greek islands, and across oceans and sky in between. These are the stories of the women embroiled in that legendary war and its terrible aftermath, as well as the feud and the fatal decisions that started it all. . .Powerfully told from an all-female perspective, in A Thousand Ships Natalie Haynes gives voices to the women, girls and goddesses who, for so long, have been silent. Flap A Guardian and TLS book of the year Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories Telegraph This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . . In the middle of the night, Creusa wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women embroiled in the legendary war. Powerfully told from an all-female perspective, in A Thousand Ships Natalie Haynes puts the women, girls and goddesses at the centre of the story. Absorbing and fiercely feminist Guardian The forgotten women are vividly brought to life in this moving, intelligent and witty book Martha Kearney Author Biography Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of The Amber Fury, which was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize; The Children of Jocasta, a feminist retelling of the Oedipus and Antigone stories; and a non-fiction book about Ancient History, The Ancient Guide to Modern Life. She has written and presented four series of the BBC Radio 4 show, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics. In 2015, she was awarded the Classical Association Prize for her work in bringing Classics to a wider audience. A Thousand Ships is her third novel. Review With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War. Her thoughtful portraits will linger with you long after the book is finished -- Madeline Miller, author of CirceA gripping feminist masterpiece -- Deborah Frances-White, The Guilty FeministNatalie Haynes is swiftly becoming this generations Mary Renault; her retelling of the Trojan war from an all-female perspective, A Thousand Ships, is her best yet. * Observer *Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories * Telegraph *Absorbing and fiercely feminist * Guardian *The forgotten women are vividly brought to life in this moving, intelligent and witty book -- Martha Kearney, BBC Radio 4Elegant, intelligent . . . Haynes combines a wide-ranging knowledge of the original myths with a gift for compelling narrative * The Times *A sparkling narrative . . . A Thousand Ships blows the dust off the classics * Washington Post *Haynes is the nations great muse, and her latest retelling of the story of Troy told from the perspective of Helen and the women of The Iliad is beautiful -- Adam Rutherford, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived * The Week *If you are new to myths, then this is a learned, well-fashioned introduction, with many shining moments of subtle power * Spectator *A joy to read: fast paced, cracking with emotion and tension -- Professor Michael Scott, classical scholar and author of Ancient Worlds: An Epic History of East and WestHere, in this treat of a book, the women take centre stage - and how brilliantly . . . Natalie Haynes brings them to witty, lyrical, scintillating life . . . A book to both savour and devour -- Suzannah Lipscomb, historian and author of A Visitors Companion to Tudor EnglandBreathtaking . . . Her writing isnt merely clever, or elegant, or (at times) extremely funny - though it is all of those things. Its also viscerally vivid. -- Catherine Nixey, author of Heresy: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of GodThis subversive reseeing of the classics is a many-layered delight * Guardian *Haynes takes the baton from Renault and runs with it. Her modern take on antiquity is exquisitely informed without ever being research-heavy . . . Glorious! -- Damian Barr, author of Maggie & MeHaynes expertly crafts an emotional and vivid historical tale with high stakes and female empowerment at its core * Womans Own * Promotional A feminist retelling of the Trojan War - giving voices to the women the myths forgot . . . Review Quote (previous edition) A gripping feminist masterpiece Review Quote Natalie Haynes is swiftly becoming this generations Mary Renault; her retelling of the Trojan war from an all-female perspective, A Thousand Ships, is her best yet. Promotional "Headline" A feminist retelling of the Trojan War - giving voices to the women the myths forgot . . . Details ISBN1509836217 Author Natalie Haynes Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2020 ISBN-10 1509836217 ISBN-13 9781509836215 Pages 368 Audience Age 18 Format Paperback Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Publication Date 2020-07-23 UK Release Date 2020-07-23 Subtitle Shortlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction Audience General AU Release Date 2020-09-01 NZ Release Date 2020-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128706487;

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