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The Song Of Achilles

The Song Of Achilles

by Madeline Miller
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/04/2013

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Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing. As they grow into young men their bond blossoms into something far deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned.
ISBN:
9780753189610
9780753189610
Category:
Contemporary fiction
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-04-2013
Publisher:
ISIS Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
408
Dimensions (mm):
232x155mm
Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller has a BA and MA from Brown University in Latin and Ancient Greek, and has been teaching both for the past nine years.

She has also studied at the Yale School of Drama, specialising in adapting classical tales to a modern audience. The Song of Achilles is her first novel and was the winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction 2012.

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