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Published by: Kim Dong Publishing House
Publisher: Kim Dong Publishing House
Author: Madeline Miller
Cover Type: Soft Cover
Number of pages: 444
Year of publication: 2020
THE LEGEND BEGINS… Ancient Greece, the golden age of heroes. Patroclus is a clumsy young prince, exiled to the kingdom of Phthia and raised under the protection of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The greatest of the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and half-divine—Achilles is everything Patroclus will never be. But despite their differences, the two boys become the closest of friends. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men, skilled in warfare and medicine. When news arrives that Helen of Sparta has been abducted, the Greek warriors, bound by an oath of blood, must besiege Troy in her name. Tempted by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their ranks. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into battle. Little do they know that the Fates will test them both like never before, demanding a terrible sacrifice. Based on the Iliad, Madeline Miller’s gripping and moving retelling of the great Trojan War marks the dazzling debut of a brilliant talent. The Song of Achilles won the Orange Prize in 2012 and has consistently been on the New York Times bestseller list. --- A WINGS BOOKS publication - The young adult imprint of Kim Dong Publishing House.
Publisher: Kim Dong Publishing House
Author: Madeline Miller
Cover Type: Soft Cover
Number of pages: 444
Year of publication: 2020
THE LEGEND BEGINS… Ancient Greece, the golden age of heroes. Patroclus is a clumsy young prince, exiled to the kingdom of Phthia and raised under the protection of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The greatest of the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and half-divine—Achilles is everything Patroclus will never be. But despite their differences, the two boys become the closest of friends. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men, skilled in warfare and medicine. When news arrives that Helen of Sparta has been abducted, the Greek warriors, bound by an oath of blood, must besiege Troy in her name. Tempted by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their ranks. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into battle. Little do they know that the Fates will test them both like never before, demanding a terrible sacrifice. Based on the Iliad, Madeline Miller’s gripping and moving retelling of the great Trojan War marks the dazzling debut of a brilliant talent. The Song of Achilles won the Orange Prize in 2012 and has consistently been on the New York Times bestseller list. --- A WINGS BOOKS publication - The young adult imprint of Kim Dong Publishing House.