Ragnarok

Ragnarok, narrated by Harriet Walter, is a powerful retelling of the Norse mythological finale that explores themes of destruction, war, and the impermanence of life. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it follows a young girl evacuated to the English countryside who finds solace and transformation through reading ancient Norse myths. A.S. Byatt intricately weaves together threads of cataclysm and divine recklessness, creating a linguistically rich and imaginative narrative that resonates with contemporary concerns.