'Circe'

Sunlight catches clouds behind the ancient Acropolis in Athens in this file Feb. 3, 2004 file photo.

[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 17, 2018] Madeline Miller discusses her novel Circe. It tells the story of Circe, daughter of the Greek sun god, Helios. The novel is an epic of the original variety and weaves narratives of family rivalry and palace intrigue with a celebration of female strength.