Medea
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Beyond the hearsay, exaggerations, and distortions inflicted by time, this is Medea's story in her own voice, from the luxuriant gardens of her childhood in Colchis to the mysterious island from which she gives her final confession.
An intoxicating graphic novel reimagining the story of one of the biggest female figures in ancient Greek mythology, for fans of Lore Olympus and Circe.
The legendary sorceress from Greek myth has been cast as many things--a caring mother and a passionate lover who was thwarted by her desires; an independent woman vilified for refusing the tyranny of men; a barbarian who sowed confusion in the regimented world of the Greeks; a formidable witch, mistress of occult forces. Simply put, she was precisely what some would call a monster. And yet, there is so much more to Medea...
This provocative tale is created by writer Blandine Le Callet and artist Nancy Peña, with an English translation by Montana Kane.
Originally published in French by Éditions Casterman.
One of New York Public Library's Top 10 Comics and Graphic Novels of 2024!
Blandine Le Callet
Blandine Le Callet est l’auteur chez Stock d’Une pièce montée (Prix des
lecteurs du Livre de poche, 2007), de La Ballade de Lila K (Prix des lecteurs du
Livre de poche, 2012), et de Dix rêves de pierre. Elle est également scénariste de la série Médée, parue chez Casterman, et traductrice de tragédies de Sénèque
chez Gallimard (coll. « Folio Théâtre »). Elle est maître de conférences à ’université Paris-Est Créteil, où elle enseigne le latin et la culture de l’Antiquité.
Née en 1996, Valentine Le Callet est étudiante à l’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. Elle se destine à l’écriture et à l’illustration de livres pour la jeunesse.
Montana Kane
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Montana Kane is the Will Eisner-award-winning translator of over 385 French-language comics and graphic novels. She has been speaking French since she was five years old and grew up reading every French comic book she could get her hands on. Montana is also the author of the Brandy Martini, PI mystery thrillers set at the top of the Colorado Rockies, as well as an upcoming spin-off series set in the world of French diplomacy titled The Attaché Mystery Series.
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