The Song of Achilles
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This is the story of the seige of Troy from the perspective of Achilles best-friend Patroclus. Although Patroclus is outcast from his home for disappointing his father he manages to be the only mortal who can keep up with the half-God Archilles. Even though many will know the facts behind the story the telling is fresh and engaging.
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About The Song of Achilles
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote The Song of Achilles?
The Song of Achilles is by Madeline Miller. The catalogue records its first publication in 2011. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Song of Achilles?
The catalogue records 386 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
