Natalie Haynes
Natalie Haynes
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Natalie Haynes is an English writer, broadcaster and classicist. Born in Birmingham in 1974, she read Classics at Christ's College, Cambridge, and spent about ten years as a stand-up comedian before turning to writing. She presents the BBC Radio 4 series Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics and has written for The Times, The Guardian and The Independent.
Her novels include The Amber Fury (published in the US as The Furies), The Children of Jocasta, A Thousand Ships, which was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020, Stone Blind and No Friend to This House. Her non-fiction includes The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, Pandora's Jar and Divine Might.
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Natalie Haynes is best known for her retellings of Greek myths, particularly from the perspectives of female characters. Her work often re-examines classical stories through a modern lens.
A good starting point for Natalie Haynes's work is "A Thousand Ships," which offers a comprehensive retelling of the Trojan War from the women's point of view. For those interested in non-fiction, "Pandora's Jar" provides insightful essays on mythological women.
While Natalie Haynes is primarily known for her mythological retellings, she also writes non-fiction that explores classical history and literature. Her work blends elements of historical fiction, literary fiction, and classical studies.