Fit for the Gods: Greek Mythology Reimagined by Jenn Northington (English) Paper

Description: Fit for the Gods by Jenn Northington, S. Zainab Williams Featuring stories by a bestselling, cross-genre assortment of some of the most exciting writers working today, an anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth.An anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth, featuring stories by-Marika Bailey . Alyssa Cole . Zoraida C rdova . Maya Deane . Sarah Gailey . Zeyn Joukhadar . Mia P. Manansala . Juliana Spink Mills . Susan Purr . Taylor Rae . Jude Reali . Suleikha Snyder . Valerie Valdes . S. Zainab Williams . Wen Wen YangZeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries-heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they remade them faster than Marvel remakes Spider-Man movies. And from Virgils Aeneid to Xena- Warrior Princess to Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, the obsession has never waned.Yet Fit for the Gods shows how these stories still have a power of metamorphosis that would impress Ovid. Brave, bold, and groundbreaking, the stories in Fit for the Gods will be like ambrosia for those craving fresh interpretations of their favorite myths, and give long-time fans a chance to finally see themselves in these beloved legends. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography JENN NORTHINGTON is the co-editor of the Locus Award-nominated anthology Sword Stone Table, a former bookseller, and a current reviewer, podcaster, and editor with Riot New Media Group.S. ZAINAB WILLIAMS is a writer, editor, and illustrator based in Asheville, NC. A podcaster and director of content for Book Riot, and a member of PEN Americas Literary Awards Committee, she spends most of her days thinking about how to make the world of books and reading more inclusive and progressive. Table of Contents Introduction by Jenn Northington & S. Zainab Williams The Gorgon Confessionals Zoraida Córdova Dion and the Maenads S. Zainab Williams Tiresias Zeyn Joukhadar Wild to Covet Sarah Gailey Pescada Juliana Spink Mills Pickles for Mrs. Pomme Susan Purr The Ship of Thea Suleikha Snyder The Furies Detective Agency Mia P. ManansalaAtalanta Hunts the Boar Valerie Valdes A Heart Inured to Suffering Jude Reali Trembling Aspen; Or, To Shiver Marika Bailey Stasis (Bastion in the Spring) Alyssa Cole The Eagles at the Edge of the World Taylor Rae The Words from the Mountain Wen Wen Yang No Gods, No Kings Maya Deane Acknowledgments About the Editors About the Contributors & Story Notes Review "By masterfully playing with race, gender and queerness, this refreshing anthology reimagines the classics of Greek mythology." —Karla J. Strand, Ms. Magazine "An anthology of gender-bent, queered, and multiracial retellings of the most popular and epic Greek myths. . . . Fit For The Gods offers a refreshing look at those tales." —Brea Baker, Elle "An all-star group of authors . . . subvert the canon of Greek mythology. . . . Puts a more diverse, inclusive twist on the classic tales. . . . Theres something for everyone in this collection." —Elizabeth Held, Parade"Smart, playful, funny, and insightful, these stories scratched an itch I didnt even realize I had. Such a pleasure to see these familiar tales spun in a brand new, and beautiful way. I had a blast with this book." —Victor LaValle, author of Lone Women "Theres nothing I love more than reimagined myth, and this anthology is exactly what I love—full of wild, wonderful reimaginings that add to the longstanding tradition of mythological retellings. From emotional and fantastical, to evocative and sexy, theres something here for everyone. Fit for the Gods reads like the nectar of them."—Sarah MacLean, bestselling author of Heartbreaker"Sure, Zeus could transform himself into a swan. So what? The authors of these stories have done one better: transforming ancient myths into something bright, strange, and new. From shadowy soirees to futuristic floodwaters to the pale blinking of distant galaxies, Fit for the Gods proves once and for all that even the oldest myths truly are ever-relevant." —GennaRose Nethercott, author of Thistlefoot"Fit for the Gods reimagines, subverts, and expands the Greek mythological canon in thrilling and inspiring ways, across space and time and perspectives and genres. The labyrinth as an escape room for a last-ditch intervention, the Furies as a Filipino-American detective agency, Odysseus trapped by their spaceships AI—every story in this brilliant collection is both a surprise and a satisfying delight." —Jane Pek, author of The Verifiers"These stories reimagine classic Grecian mythological characters in diverse, inclusive, and thought-provoking new ways. . . . Sure to change the way you look at Mount Olympus forever." —Susie Dumond, Book Riot "The retellings variety ensures theres plenty to enjoy. . . . This collection should please Greek myth fans who want to approach familiar stories from a queer, feminist perspective. Recommended." —Erin Niederberger, Library Journal"Intriguing. . . . Captivating. . . . A collection of impressive breadth that will reward the mythically minded." —Kirkus Reviews"Journey to Mount Olympus this summer with an anthology that puts an inclusive spin on your favorite Greek myths through authors playing with genre, sexuality, gender, and more."—Kelly Gallucci, We Are Bookish, "30 Summer Books to Have on Your Radar" Details ISBN0593469240 Author S. Zainab Williams Short Title Fit for the Gods Pages 480 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0593469240 ISBN-13 9780593469248 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-08-01 Subtitle Greek Mythology Reimagined Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Vintage Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-08-01 NZ Release Date 2023-08-01 US Release Date 2023-08-01 UK Release Date 2023-08-01 Audience General DEWEY 813.6080378 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143005823;

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