Medusa Retold by Sarah Wallis
A feminist retelling of the Medusa myth, set in a run-down, modern seaside town, Medusa Retold is filled with the magic and fury of the original tale. In this telling, loner Nuala is difficult and introverted, fascinated by creatures of the sea. Athena becomes her best friend and first crush, and together they form a duo which is ripped apart by circumstance, leaving Nuala unprotected, unable to save herself. A long-form poem of poignant motifs which recur throughout, the poem is a mythic puzzle, an epic for ordinary girls, and a love letter to the sea.
"Sarah Wallis is a very fine poet and storytellerShe deftly re-inhabits the Medusa myth, losing none of the magic and mystery and yet giving it a contemporary and affecting resonance. She salutes the ancient gods, particularly Athena but also deals with 21st century questions of identity and gender. A miniature epic full of wonderful writing." James Nash, poet, recent collections, "Some Things Matter: 63 Sonnets "(2012); "A Bench for Billie Holiday" (2018), both from Valley Press.;"A wild and writhing reimagination of the Medusa myth for the modern age. Mesmerising. Compelling." Tanya Shadrick, editor of Wild Woman Swimming.
Sarah Wallis is a poet & playwright based in Scotland, relocated from Yorkshire in 2019. She has an MA in Creative Writing from UEA and an Mphil in Playwriting from Birmingham University. Theatrical residencies include Leeds Playhouse and Harrogate Theatre, which supported her play The Rain King and development of Laridae. This play, of which three versions can be programmed, in English, in British Sign Language and integrated, with eight performers, has seen further support from Southwark Playhouse and is planning a tour for when theatres reopen. Her poetry has been included in The Yorkshire Poetry Anthology, Best New British Poets 2018 and 2019/20 and the Ways to Peace anthology marking the UN Day of Peace celebrations 2019, see sarahwallis.net
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781913211301 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913211304 |
| Title | Medusa Retold |
| Author | Sarah Wallis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Fly on the Wall Press |
| Year published | 2020-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |