Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence /ˈpɛd(ə)l/ but /ˈpɛdl̩i/. Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. * /d/ also represents a 'tapped' /t/ as in Round brackets ( ) in a transcription indicate that the symbol within the brackets is optional.The symbol ˌ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with secondary stress.The symbol ˈ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with primary stress. Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence /ˈpɛtl/ but /ˈpɛtl̩i/. ‘the heavenly’, in formal lists the Muse of astronomy) is invoked by Milton ( Paradise Lost vii), who explains that he means not the pagan goddess of mythology but a Christian celestial source of inspiration (see quot. The other names Erato, Polyhymnia, Urania, and Calliope, appear less frequently in English literature, since they have for most readers no well-known association with any particular branch of the arts. These have become clearly defined in modern allusive use, where Clio is the Muse of history, Thalia of comedy, Melpomene of tragedy, Euterpe of music, and Terpsichore of dancing but they were originally less definitely limited. Later mythologists assigned to each a particular class of functions. The names of the nine appear first in Hesiod who states that Calliope is the chief among them. However, in Greek antiquity there were other accounts both as to the number of the Muses and their parentage. Ages 13 up.The Muses were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory) and normally held to be nine in number. Heilig uses intricate prose to animate nuanced characters and action-packed scenes in this immersive, epic fantasy. Telegrams, letters, and play scenes sprinkled throughout create a strong sense of place, and Jetta's struggle to accept herself is relatable. Jetta has her parents and her magic on her side, but there are those that would do anything to harness her power, and the specter of war looms. Following a rebellion, daunting trials such as the unforgiving jungle and a haunted underground passage stand between Jetta and Aquitan. Her family seeks an audience with the king of Aquitan, hoping to gain access to its healing spring waters for Jetta's "ups and downs," and to find a place to weave their magic. Sixteen-year-old Jetta, part of a family troupe of shadow performers, can bind departed souls to intricate shadow puppets with her blood, but such magic has been forbidden by the Aquitans ever since they conquered Chakrana. Told from Jetta’s first-person point-of-view, as well as chapters written as play scripts and ephemera such as telegrams and letters, For a Muse of Fire is an engrossing journey that weaves magic, simmering romance, and the deep bonds of family with the high stakes of epic adventure.Ī lush land reminiscent of South Asia is the setting for a thrilling trilogy opener by Heilig (The Girl from Everywhere). Heidi Heilig creates a vivid, rich world inspired by Southeast Asian cultures and French colonialism. But as rebellion seethes and as Jetta meets a young smuggler, she will face truths and decisions that she never imagined-and safety will never seem so far away. Because seeing spirits is not the only thing that plagues Jetta. Her skill and fame are her family’s way to earn a spot aboard the royal ship to Aquitan, where shadow plays are the latest rage, and where rumor has it the Mad King has a spring that cures his ills. But ever since the colonizing army conquered their country, the old ways are forbidden. In truth, Jetta can see the souls of the recently departed and bind them to the puppets with her blood. With Jetta behind the scrim, their puppets seem to move without string or stick-a trade secret, they say. Jetta’s family is famed as the most talented troupe of shadow players in the land. For a Muse of Fire will captivate fans of Sabaa Tahir, Leigh Bardugo, and Renée Ahdieh. The first book in acclaimed author Heidi Heilig’s Shadow Players trilogy blends traditional storytelling with ephemera for a lush, page-turning tale of escape and rebellion. Telling a simple story of a young and promising athlete, a middle-aged businessman, and an older trainer, all the while exploring the relationship between Britain and football (meaning soccer of course), as well as power and politics in modern society. A country torn between a merciless colonial army, a terrifying tyrant, and a feared rebel leader. “ must-have story.”-School Library Journal (starred review)Ī young woman with a dangerous power she barely understands. “Be prepared to stay up late with this one.”-NPR.org
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