A Thousand Ships
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes, published by Picador in 2020, is a retelling of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective. This edition spans 347 pages and is written in English. The narrative centers on the experiences of women, girls, and goddesses, highlighting their roles and stories during the legendary conflict that has shaped history and mythology.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of voices, including the Trojan women facing their uncertain futures, the Amazon princess who confronts Achilles, and Penelope, who awaits Odysseus’s return. The book delves into themes of war and resilience, offering insights into the lives of those often overlooked in traditional accounts. With its blend of historical and mythical elements, A Thousand Ships presents a fresh perspective on a well-known tale, inviting readers to explore the complexities of female experience in a time of turmoil.
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Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
From a powerful all-female perspective, in A Thousand Ships, classicist and author of Divine Might, Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War – putting the women, girls and goddesses at the centre of the story.
Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles and Pat Barker’s The Silence of the Girls.
This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . .
In the middle of the night, a woman 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.
‘With 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 Circe
‘A many-layered delight’ – The Guardian
‘A gripping feminist masterpiece’ – Deborah Frances-White, The Guilty Feminist
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