Atalanta A Novel
Atalanta A Novel by Jennifer Saint, published by Flatiron Books on May 9, 2023, is a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Princess Atalanta, who is abandoned at birth but survives under the care of a mother bear and the watchful eye of the goddess Artemis. As she grows, Atalanta yearns for adventure and seizes the opportunity to join the legendary Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, challenging the expectations placed upon her as a woman in a male-dominated world.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Atalanta’s journey as she navigates her identity as a warrior and lover while grappling with the warnings of Artemis. The story delves into themes of survival, adventure, and the quest for self-definition against the backdrop of Greek mythology. Atalanta’s fierce spirit and determination to carve out her own legendary place among the greatest heroes are central to this tale, which intertwines elements of fiction, folklore, and historical narrative.
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From the beloved, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne, a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world’s most famous band of heroes, the Argonauts
Princess, Warrior, Lover, Hero
When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing.
Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance to fight in her name alongside the Argonauts, the fiercest band of warriors the world has ever seen, Atalanta seizes it. The Argonauts’ quest for the Golden Fleece is filled with impossible challenges, but Atalanta proves herself equal to the men she fights alongside. As she is swept into a passionate affair, in defiance of Artemis’s warning, she begins to question the goddess’s true intentions. Can Atalanta carve out her own legendary place in a world of men, while staying true to her heart?
Full of joy, passion, and adventure, Atalanta is the story of a woman who refuses to be contained. Jennifer Saint places Atalanta in the pantheon of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology, where she belongs.
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