23. The Odyssey Retold: Circe, Monsters and Myth
7/20/20261 hr 10 min
How does Madeline Miller re-work Greek mythology to explore women’s experience? Is Circe the best fantasy novel of the 2010s? And, why do we remain captivated by the world of ancient Greece?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Circe, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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Tabitha Syrett· Host0:59
[upbeat music] War has always seemed to me a foolish choice for men. Whatever they win from it, they will have only a handful of years to enjoy before they die. More likely, they will perish trying.
Dominic Sandbrook· Host1:20
Well, there is the matter of glory, but I wish you could have spoken to our general. You might have saved us all a lot of trouble.
Tabitha Syrett· Host1:27
What was the fight over?
Dominic Sandbrook· Host1:28
Hmm. Let me see if I can