Author | Madeline Miller |
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Language | English |
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Published | September 20, 2011 |
Publisher | Ecco Press (HarperCollins) |
Publication place | United States |
Pages | 416 |
ISBN | 978-0062060624 |
OCLC | 773303923 |
918.3 |
The Song of Achilles is a 2011 novel by American writer Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is a retelling of the Trojan War as told from the perspective of Patroclus. The novel follows Patroclus' relationship with Achilles, from their initial meeting to their exploits during the Trojan War, with focus on their romantic relationship. In 2012, The Song of Achilles was awarded the Women's Prize for Fiction.