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“Achilles," I said. HIs eyes opened, and he was beside me before I could speak again. "Are you all right?" ... The skins whispered against each other as they parted for him, then slipped shut again.”

Quote by Madeline Miller

Book:The Song of Achilles
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The Song of Achilles

An adaptation of the Iliad, this novel explores the relationship between Achilles, the legendary warrior, and his close friend Patroclus, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. more

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Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller is an American novelist known for her modern interpretations of Greek mythology. Born on July 24, 1978, she graduated from Princeton University and later earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her works, 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Circe', have been widely acclaimed by readers. more

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