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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles

Mythic romance reimagines Achilles' life and love.

If you're drawn to stories that blend myth with human emotion, "The Song of Achilles" could be an epic choice for you. Madeline Miller brings a fresh perspective to the ancient tale, focusing on Achilles' relationship with Patroclus. Her evocative prose breathes new life into these classic characters, making their love story both timeless and heartbreakingly real. This book is particularly appealing if you appreciate narratives that animate mythological legends with deep emotional layers.

  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2013)
  • Orange Prize for Fiction (2012)
  • Gaylactic Spectrum Award for Best Novel (2013)
  • Audie Award Nominee for Español - Spanish Language (2025)
  • Chautauqua Prize Nominee (2013)
  • Lovelybooks Leserpreis Nominee for Romane (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller
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ISBN: 9781526648914
Authors: Madeline Miller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 2021-09-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Related Topics: Mythology, Mythology, Greek Mythology
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 1862589 readers)

Description

A 10th anniversary special edition, featuring a new foreword by the author. Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.
 

Mythic romance reimagines Achilles' life and love.

If you're drawn to stories that blend myth with human emotion, "The Song of Achilles" could be an epic choice for you. Madeline Miller brings a fresh perspective to the ancient tale, focusing on Achilles' relationship with Patroclus. Her evocative prose breathes new life into these classic characters, making their love story both timeless and heartbreakingly real. This book is particularly appealing if you appreciate narratives that animate mythological legends with deep emotional layers.

  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2013)
  • Orange Prize for Fiction (2012)
  • Gaylactic Spectrum Award for Best Novel (2013)
  • Audie Award Nominee for Español - Spanish Language (2025)
  • Chautauqua Prize Nominee (2013)
  • Lovelybooks Leserpreis Nominee for Romane (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.