This time they speak for themselves. <br>Long represented in the words of men a group of iconic literary women reclaim their identities by finally telling their own stories. Raised in a society that denied their voices these women have snatched them back. <br>From a woman unfairly propositioned to one trapped by convention... from women cornered into ruin to those endangered or killed prematurely - the so-called muses have their say. And they are no longer shy about telling their side of the tale. <br>In this stunning reimagining of seminal poems across centuries the women within come alive on the page. Their lived experiences unfold in their own powerful words and images. <br>Be quiet? Not anymore. This collection gives voice to the voiceless and upends outdated representations of womanhood - once and for all.