If you would like to buy books or other (non)bookish things, please consider using one of these links: Amazon | Waterstones | Carturesti. The Song of Achilles is not only a precious story of how love blossoms and matures over a lifetime, but a reminder that even the strongest of loves can be. Have you read any of Miller’s books? I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts about them! Needless to say, I plan to read “Circe” soon, the second Greek-inspired book written by Madeline Miller. I recommend reading it if you’re looking for a page-turner (who doesn’t?!) or if (Greek) myths are your cup of tea.

“The Song of Achilles” tells the story of the special friendship between two men who are fighting not only against their human circumstances, but also against their fate. Since the two Homeric poems were the main source of inspiration, she chose to follow their interpretation regarding Achilles’ invincibility: “ he wasn’t really invincible, just extraordinarily gifted in battle”. It unfolds a dazzling, profoundly moving and utterly unique retelling of the legend of the Greek demi-god Achilles and the Trojan War. My confusion was quickly solved by the writer herself, who explained on her website that the story of the heel is actually quite recent compared to the Iliad and Odyssey. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, the bestselling author of Circe, is a breathtakingly beautiful, enchanting, and heart wrenching book. Imagine my surprise when I reached the final page of the book and the heel was not even mentioned! Description A New York Times Bestseller At once a scholars homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art. Image from Tumblr/Merildae The heel of Achillesįrom the moment I started the book I was expecting to read about Achilles’ vulnerable heel.

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