The Song of Achilles - M. Miller

... Or the story of when you meet your soulmate.

The greatest hero of all time. An unexpected companion. An eternal friendship.

The warm summer sun of Ancient Greece shines on the coast of Phthia. The faint sweet smell of olive trees blends with the salty air whistling from the Aegean Sea. In this idyllic setting, the rhythmic waves play a timeless melody, echoing the tales of sailors and heroes, or at least, one the greatest Greek heroes in the Trojan War: Achilles, the prince of Phthia.

• A queer celebration of mythology

Madeline Miller's debut novel takes her readership on an exquisite journey into the heart of an everlasting yet ill-fated friendship that blossoms into a passionate love. Published in 2012 and hailed as a New York Times Bestseller, Miller spent a decade crafting her remarkable work, evident in the depth of research and dedication apparent on every page.

---

“ He had chosen to become a legend, and this was the beginning.”

-Patroclus (p.173)

Create Relevant Content

Wine jar: Achilles fighting Penthesilea, by Exekias, 540-530 BC, British Museum