The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles
Author: Madeline Miller
Number Of Pages: 384
EAN: 9780062060617
Release Date: 06-03-2012
Summary:
An epic love story from the time of gods and warriors, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. We begin with Patroclus, an exiled prince, finding refuge in the kingdom of Phthia, home to Achilles, the golden son of King Peleus, and a sea-nymph, Thetis. An unlikely friendship blossoms into a profound bond. Achilles' mother disapproves, foreshadowing an ominous fate. Training under the centaur, Chiron, their bond deepens, unfurling their shared destiny against the backdrop of the looming Trojan War. Miller reinterprets The Iliad through their relationship, transforming Achilles, the legendary hero, into an intriguing character shaped by love, friendship, and prophecy. As the war engulfs them, we see their love endure despite the divine interventions and brutal battlefield. Offering a fresh take on Homer's 'Iliad', the story reminds us that love can bloom even amidst war and make heroes of us all.
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