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The Song of Achilles (Paperback)
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The Song of Achilles (Paperback)

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Paperback Published: 09/05/2013
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Synopsis
WINNER OF THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 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.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781408842126

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“Amazing”

Normally, a book like this isn't my piece of cake but I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Lots of avid descriptions with the right balance between and interesting love story, Greek mythology and the actual... More

Paperback edition
25th November 2012
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“The love of Achilles.”

This award winning book takes an unusual view of the Trojan war. It is narrated by Achilles’ companion Patroclus, an important but underdeveloped character in the lliad. Miller ably uses all the available sources to... More

Paperback edition
29th January 2014
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“Write, classics teacher, of the fate of Achilles!”

‘The Song of Achilles’ is a difficult book to categorise. Is it a romance? Historical? Fantasy?

The story focuses on Patroclus, a relatively minor character in the original story of ‘The Iliad’, companion of... More

Paperback edition
1st March 2014
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