~ Trade Paperback
~ New Release - 2024
A fresh take on the story of Medusa, the only mortal in a family of gods, punished for being violated by Poseidon, hers is the tale of the original monstered woman . . .
Classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns readers' understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman (injured by a powerful man) is blamed, punished, and monstered for the assault. Delving into the origins of this mythic tale, Stone Blind revitalizes and reconstructs Medusa's story with passion and fierce wit, offering a timely retelling of this classic myth that speaks to us today.
"Feels at once bitingly (post)modern and filled with old wisdom, Stone Blind acts as a brilliant and compellingly readable corrective." -- The Guardian