![]() ![]() ![]() The myth of Medusa is a tale of objectification and toxic masculinity and the meaning of consent. Burton whose debut The Miniaturist (Pan Macmillan) was published in 2014 said that she wanted to reclaim Medusa's story and invite the reader into her mind? to explore gender politics following the sexual harassment claims faced by US film director Harvey Weinstein and many other powerful men.Burton said: So often robbed of agency turned into a monster and used as a stepping stone for heroes. Burton whose debut The Miniaturist (Pan Macmillan) was published inJessie Burton will retell the Medusa myth in an empowering YA title for Bloomsbury exploring themes of toxic masculinity and the meaning of consent.The Miniaturist author's second childrens novel Medusa will be published in October 2020 as a hardback gift edition by Bloomsbury Childrens Books. ![]() Jessie Burton will retell the Medusa myth in an empowering YA title for Bloomsbury exploring themes of toxic masculinity and the meaning of consent.The Miniaturist author's second childrens novel Medusa will be published in October 2020 as a hardback gift edition by Bloomsbury Childrens Books. ![]()
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