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The Song of Achilles
- Subgenre
- romance
- Edition year
- 2020-11-12
- Rating
- ★ 4.3 · 2911 ratingsExternal reader rating · Hardcover
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A literary retelling of the Trojan War centered on the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. The narrative traces their bond from youth through the conflict at Troy, framed by the source as a 'devastating love story' unfolding within a 'tale of gods and kings.' Set against the backdrop of mythological warfare and legendary figures, the novel explores the interplay between 'immortal fame and the human heart,' weighing legendary destiny against intimate personal devotion.
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- Greek Mythology: “a tale of gods and kings” source
- Tragic Romance: “a devastating love story” source
- Epic Saga: “A breathtakingly original rendering of the Trojan War” source
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