Clytemnestra A Novel
Clytemnestra A Novel by Costanza Casati, published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2023, is a compelling retelling of the life of one of ancient Greece’s most notorious figures. This 448-page novel explores the transformation of Clytemnestra from a princess into a queen shaped by betrayal and vengeance. The narrative delves into her tumultuous marriage to a tyrant and the sacrifices she endures, setting the stage for her eventual quest for power and retribution.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Clytemnestra’s inner turmoil as she navigates a world where queens are often either reviled or forgotten. The story intricately weaves themes of power, prophecy, and the complexities of love and hatred. As Clytemnestra contemplates her choices between acceptance and vengeance, the novel presents a fierce exploration of a woman’s struggle for agency in a patriarchal society. This edition is presented in English and offers a rich literary experience for those interested in historical fiction and mythology.
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“Fans of Circe and Elektra should pick up this powerful Greek myth retelling.” –Cosmopolitan
For fans of Madeline Miller, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen.
As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best…
You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offence against you. This was not the life you ever deserved. And this will not be your undoing. Slowly, you plot.
But when your husband returns in triumph, you become a woman with a choice.
Acceptance or vengeance, infamy follows both. So, you bide your time and force the gods’ hands in the game of retribution. For you understood something long ago that the others never did.
If power isn’t given to you, you have to take it for yourself.
A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred, love, and of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her.
“Crackles with vivid fury, passion, and strength.” –Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne
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