Description
Discover the extraordinary tale of **The Song of Achilles**, a modern retelling of the classic Greek myth that has captivated readers worldwide. This spellbinding novel, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, is a **winner of the Orange Women's Prize for Fiction** and has been acclaimed as both a **Sunday Times** and **New York Times Bestseller**. Crafted by author Madeline Miller, the story unfolds in ancient Greece during the **age of heroes**, depicting the passionate and tragic relationship between **Achilles** and **Patroclus**.
Set against the backdrop of mythical battles and heroic quests, this stirring narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and fate. As young men skilled in warfare and medicine, Patroclus and Achilles form an unbreakable bond that blossomed amid the turmoil of impending war. Their deeply emotional journey is uniquely characterized by its rich, ravishing prose, which has been described as 'captivating' by **Donna Tartt** and 'ravishingly vivid' by **Emma Donoghue**.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and Greek mythology, **The Song of Achilles** is not just a retelling of **The Iliad**; it is a heartfelt exploration of friendship and the human experience in a world filled with danger and destiny. This book is essential for any literature lover and is a stunning addition to your bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408891384
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 1
Get your copy of this **incredible novel** today and experience an unforgettable journey through ancient myth that will tug at your heartstrings. Fast delivery options are available on our ecommerce platform, bringing this literary masterpiece directly to your door!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408891384
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 1
Description:
**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD**
WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION
THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'Captivating' DONNA TARTT
'I loved it' J K ROWLING
'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE
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.
'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT
'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN
'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES
Set against the backdrop of mythical battles and heroic quests, this stirring narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and fate. As young men skilled in warfare and medicine, Patroclus and Achilles form an unbreakable bond that blossomed amid the turmoil of impending war. Their deeply emotional journey is uniquely characterized by its rich, ravishing prose, which has been described as 'captivating' by **Donna Tartt** and 'ravishingly vivid' by **Emma Donoghue**.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and Greek mythology, **The Song of Achilles** is not just a retelling of **The Iliad**; it is a heartfelt exploration of friendship and the human experience in a world filled with danger and destiny. This book is essential for any literature lover and is a stunning addition to your bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408891384
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 1
Get your copy of this **incredible novel** today and experience an unforgettable journey through ancient myth that will tug at your heartstrings. Fast delivery options are available on our ecommerce platform, bringing this literary masterpiece directly to your door!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408891384
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 1
Description:
**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD**
WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION
THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'Captivating' DONNA TARTT
'I loved it' J K ROWLING
'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE
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.
'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT
'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN
'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES