Circe by Madeline Miller
In Circe, Madeline Miller performs a breathtaking act of literary alchemy, transforming a minor villain from the Odyssey into a formidable, deeply human protagonist. Miller's prose is luminous and precise, capturing the isolation of a goddess who finds herself more at home among mortals than the cruel, glittering Olympians. The novel is a profound meditation on power, motherhood, and the necessity of self-invention. By stripping away the male-centric lens of ancient epic poetry, Miller grants Circe a rich interiority, proving that true immortality lies not in divine blood, but in the enduring strength of the female spirit.
