A (not so) quick look at the popular sub-genre of feminist myth retellings. I'm interested in examining the trend as a whole, and although I single out and discuss specific books, I only do so in hopes of highlighting broader trends across the sub-genre. (I guess we can call it a sub-genre now?)
Thank you for watching!
Music:
Opening/closing: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2, Evgeny Kissin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4zkc7KEvYM)
All other music sourced from WoodCut Music (https://www.woodcutmusic.co.nz)
Links:
Katerina Cosgrove on her concerns over Greek myth retellings: https://islandmag.com/read/who-owns-the-greek-myths-by-katerina-cosgrove
Jennifer Saint on the purpose of retelling Greek Myths: https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/greek-myth-retellings
Hilary Mantel on the purpose of historical fiction: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jun/03/hilary-mantel-why-i-became-a-historical-novelist
Madeline Miller on her inspiration for The Song of Achilles: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/aug/27/madeline-miller-on-the-song-of-achilles-it-helped-people-come-out-to-their-parents
Further reading on the history of boars' tusk helmets (genuinely fascinating stuff, I recommend!) https://www.heraklionmuseum.gr/en/exhibit/boars-tusk-helmet-with-cheek-guards/
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