The Song of Achilles
Description
This lyrical retelling of the Trojan War, told from the perspective of the devoted Patroclus, reimagines the legendary hero Achilles through the eyes of the man who loved him. As a young, exiled prince, Patroclus finds an unlikely bond with the golden boy of the gods, Achilles, and follows him to the battlefields of Troy. Their love and loyalty are tested against the backdrop of a brutal war, forcing Patroclus to confront the devastating choices that will shape their destinies and the fate of heroes. Madeline Miller masterfully weaves myth and emotion, exploring themes of love, fate, glory, and the human cost of war in this poignant and unforgettable story.
Available Editions
hardcover
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Sep 20, 2011
352 pages
ISBN: 9781408816035
hardcover
Ecco
Published Dec 1, 2024
408 pages
ISBN: 9780062060617
ebook
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2012
355 pages
ISBN: 9780062060631
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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