Anne Carson is one of the most original literary figures of the modern era. A Canadian poet, essayist, translator and classical scholar, she has spent decades exploring the relationship between ancient Greek literature and contemporary human experience. Her work moves between poetry, philosophy, mythology, drama and literary criticism, often combining Read more
Madeline Miller has become one of the best-known modern writers of Greek mythology, particularly for her ability to bring the lives of mythological women to the forefront. The Song of Achilles retold the story of Achilles and Patroclus from an intimate perspective, while Circe transformed a relatively secondary figure from Read more
This past week was Tolkien Week, a week to celebrate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series. To celebrate, we will take a look the influence that the Classical World had on his works. The classical world, the history and Read more
William Smith’s Archimedes: Principles of Discovery explores the life and achievements of one of the greatest mathematicians, scientists and engineers of the ancient world. Rather than presenting Archimedes simply as a historical figure, the book examines the principles behind his discoveries and the way he approached difficult problems. Curiosity, observation, Read more
Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World, first published in Norway in 1991, is both a coming-of-age novel and an introduction to the history of Western philosophy. Its central character, Sophie Amundsen, is a teenage girl whose ordinary life changes when she begins receiving mysterious letters containing two fundamental questions: “Who are you?” Read more
Styx: The River by Nikita Gill is the second book in her Goddesses of the Underworld series, following Hekate: The Witch. The book is a novel in verse, rather than a conventional prose fantasy novel, and runs to around 416 pages in the standard edition. What is it about? Styx Read more
In recent years, Greek mythology has experienced a remarkable revival in modern fiction, with authors finding fresh ways to reinterpret stories that have captivated readers for more than two thousand years. Nikita Gill’s Hekate: The Witch is an outstanding addition to this growing body of literature, nominated for a Goodreads Read more
Few works of literature have exerted as much influence on human civilization as the ancient Greek epic known as The Odyssey. More than 2,700 years after it was first composed, the story of the wandering hero Odysseus continues to inspire novels, films, television series, theatrical productions, philosophical debates, and academic Read more
Jennifer Saint has become one of the most important modern writers of Greek mythology retellings. Following the success of novels such as Ariadne, Elektra, Atalanta, and Hera, she returns to Mount Olympus with her latest novel, This Immortal Heart. Published in June 2026, the novel places one of the most Read more
Tony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel by Peter Meineck is a fascinating study of how modern superhero stories continue the traditions of ancient mythology. The book argues that Marvel heroes are not simply comic-book characters created for entertainment. Instead, they are modern mythological figures who carry the same Read more