The Song of AchillesThe Song of Achilles
Title rated 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,839 ratings(2,839 ratings)
Book, 2012
Current format, Book, 2012, , All copies in use.At ten, Patroclus, a small, awkward prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phtia, to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles. Building on the groundwork of "The Iliad", Miller's page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career.
At ten, Patroclus, a small, awkward prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phtia, to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles. Building on the groundwork of "The Iliad", Miller's page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career.
At ten, Patroclus, a small, awkward prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phtia, to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles. Building on the groundwork of "The Iliad", Miller's page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career.
Title availability
About
Opinion
More from the community
Community lists featuring this title
There are no community lists featuring this title
Community contributions
There are no quotations from this title
There are no quotations from this title
From the community