Galatea

In this captivating short story by Madeline Miller, renowned for her lyrical storytelling, the ancient myth of Galatea and Pygmalion is reimagined with a fresh twist. Narrated by Ruth Wilson, it follows a sculptor whose magnificent creation, Galatea, comes to life but struggles against the constraints of her husband’s obsessive control. As she yearns for independence and faces confinement, her determination to escape and protect her daughter drives her to take bold action. Complete with an afterword by Miller, this audio experience immerses listeners in a richly imagined world of desire and resilience.