The Sacking of the Muses

By Susan Hawthorne

A powerful collection of feminist poetry reclaiming ancient myths and challenging contemporary norms.

When the Muses are sacked from their roles in the pantheon, what happens to inspiration? Susan Hawthorne's poems explore this question, drawing on ancient stories from India, Greece, and Rome to examine women's bodies, birthing, sexual pleasure, and grief. These are poems of resistance, challenging societal norms and celebrating the power of the feminine.

Sacking of the Muses is for readers who crave poetry that provokes, empowers, and inspires. Discover a unique blend of mythology, feminism, and social commentary that will leave you questioning the world around you. This collection offers:

A feminist lens on classical mythsExploration of women's experiences across millenniaA call for resistance and social change

Experience the audacity and vision of Susan Hawthorne's poetry today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192595000X
• ISBN13: 9781925950007
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Spinifex Press
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.2"