Feminist Greek Literature: Unveiling the Top 3 Inspiring Reads

Feminist Greek Literature

If you’ve been interested in Greek Mythology but needs a Feminist touch, then this article will prove to be beneficial. Greek Literature has been of great importance in the literary sphere and continues to capture the reader’s interest. These feminist books serve to explore a deep representation of women in literature.

Circe By Madeline Miller

Circe, the daughter of a lesser Titan, is banished to an isolated island after she angers Zeus. She is not particularly good at witchcraft but begins to practice it more often on the island. Eventually, she gets better at her witchcraft and meets lots of legendary characters.

She holds a strong grudge against men and Gods and ends up facing the wrath of a furious Olympian. To protect her loved ones, Circe must protect those whom she loves and choose one between the Gods or her relationship with the mortal world.

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

The narrative is set upon a queen who is from a royal household and marries a tyrant. She leads a life of suffering and hardship as her life of the queen plays out. Revolving around the backdrop of war and sacrifice, Cyltemnestra begins to plan her own life of acceptance.

She seizes the Power to defy Gods and leads a life of justice, Set in the Ancient Greek World, Clytemnestra pursues her own sense of justice where the novel delves into the themes of love, hatred and the perpetual struggle of being a queen.

The Silence Of The Girls by Pat Barker

“The Silence Of The Girls” is set during the prolonged Trojan War where it highlights the untold and forgotten tales of countless women who were excluded from history. Briseis was once a queen and is now forced to live the life of a concubine to serve Achilles. She struggles for her survival due to the harsh realities of her concubine life.

She witnesses the power struggle between Agamemnon and Achilles during the uncertain destiny of Greece. This novel serves to elevate the lost voices of women who were overlooked during the war and provides touching tales of the miserable impact of war.