Summary - The Song Of Achilles: Based On The Book By Madeline Miller

SUMMARY

THE SONG OF ACHILLES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MADELINE MILLER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

A Boyhood in Exile

Friendship Blossoms

The Prophecy and Thetis’s Influence

The Education of Princes

Love and Loyalty

The Call to War

The Wrath of Achilles

Patroclus’s Sacrifice

The Legacy of Achilles

Analysis and Themes

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller is a retelling of the Iliad, focusing on the deep bond between Achilles and Patroclus. Set during the Trojan War, the novel explores their friendship, love, and loyalty amidst the backdrop of Greek mythology. Through Patroclus’s perspective, the story delves into the complexities of destiny, honor, and mortality. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the tension between fate and personal desires drive the narrative, offering a humanized view of legendary characters. Miller blends myth with personal narrative to explore the emotional depth of two iconic figures in ancient Greek history.

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Release date

Audiobook: November 23, 2024