Divine Might

“Natalie Haynes is both a witty and an erudite guide. She wears her extensive learning lightly and deftly drags the Classics into the modern world. I loved it.” - Kate Atkinson on Pandora’s Jar

“Throughout, Haynes also notes that these often outlandish retellings and related tropes have become (flawed) inspirations for works of modern art, music, and film, including the original Star Trek series, an episode of The Simpsons, Pulp Fiction, and a music video by Beyoncé… . Readers of all levels of knowledge are certain to be enthralled with her analysis and find her humor and wit captivating. A fun and informative addition to the ongoing consideration of ancient mythology.” - Kirkus Reviews on Pandora’s Jar

“The lighthearted tone and humor will keep even those already familiar with Greek mythology entertained through lengthy recaps of various legends, making the stories fresh and accessible for a new generation. The result is a fun take on Greek myth.” - Publishers Weekly

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of … but read on!” - Margaret Atwood on Pandora’s Jar

Natalie Haynes is the author of eight books, including the nonfiction works Pandora’s Jar, a New York Times bestseller, and Divine Might, and the novels A Thousand Ships, a national bestseller and short-listed for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction, Stone Blind, and No Friend to This House. She has written and recorded twelve series of Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics for the BBC. Haynes has written for The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, and The Observer. She lives in London.

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