Wise Women: Myths and stories for midlife and beyond
Wise Women: Myths and stories for midlife and beyond
Author : Sharon Blackie and Angharad Wynne
Publisher : Virago
Book Specification ISBN: 9780349018331 Pages: 288 Book Cover: Paperback Book Overview An unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and...
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Book Specification
ISBN: 9780349018331
Pages: 288
Book Cover: Paperback
Book Overview
An unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and beyond, from the award-winning author of Hagitude.
Critics praise it as:
“An extraordinary selection of stories … beautifully and vividly retold” — TLS
“Genius” — Irish Times
“Treasure it!” — Shahrukh Husain
“Wonderful” — Victoria Smith
“The book I’ve been longing for” — Jill Dawson
“Thrilling” — Stella Duffy
This dazzling collection features a vibrant cast of characters from European myth and folklore: from ungainly giantesses and sequin-strewn fairy godmothers to misunderstood witches and craggy crones. These powerful elder women provide inspiration for living boldly and authentically in the second half of life.
Highlights include:
An exuberant cast of rare, patriarchy-surviving female folk stories, anthologised deliberately for the first time
A fascinating blend of female myths and legends offering insight and empowerment
Praise for its wit, wisdom, and sly humor
This book offers an essential, joyous celebration of the strength and spirit of wise women throughout history and myth.