The Song of Achilles: Book Summary & Analysis

Name: The Song of Achilles: Book Summary & Analysis
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Briefly Summaries
ISBN: 9798347992379

Author: Briefly Summaries

Narrator: Jade Monroe

Abridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 02/10/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Personal Growth

Synopsis

This is a concise summary and analysis of The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Madeline Miller. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Step into the timeless world of ancient Greece, where war, fate, and love intertwine in a narrative that transcends generations. The Song of Achilles is not just a mythological retelling; it is a deep and emotional journey through the lens of Achilles and Patroclus—two souls bound by destiny, ambition, and an unbreakable connection. Through vivid storytelling, this audiobook brings to life the grandeur of Troy, the agony of loss, and the triumph of love that outlives war and death. From the halls of Peleus to the legendary battles of the Trojan War, experience the transformation of Achilles from a golden prodigy to a grief-stricken warrior, and of Patroclus from an exiled prince to the heart of a legend.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on April 28, 2020

Madeline Miller did what the movie producers of the film Troy (2004) were too cowardly to do; she stayed true to the homosexuality of Homer’s Iliadrather than writing a censored version of the story which stank of homophobia. Achilles and Patroclus were passionately in love, which resulted in thei......more

Goodreads review by Rick on November 08, 2013

A new take on the Iliad, written by a high school classics teacher -- how could I not read this? The Song of Achilles retells the story of Greece's greatest hero from the point of view of his best friend Patroclus. The big twist: Madeline Miller casts the story as a romance between Achilles and Pat......more

Goodreads review by exploraDora on December 04, 2023

***2 stars*** I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I did not like this book. And I must confess that the fault partly lies with me, because I did not read the blurb before I dived in. After having loved Miller's Circe, it was a no-brainer that I'd want to read her take on the Trojan War - so I le......more

Goodreads review by Yun on October 20, 2024

"Name one hero who was happy . . . You can't . . . I'll tell you a secret . . . I'm going to be the first." Achilles is destined to become the greatest warrior of his generation. But before that, he is just a boy growing up in Phthia with his devoted companion Patroclus by his side. The two are s......more

Goodreads review by Tharindu on October 13, 2021

"The never-ending ache of love and sorrow." There are a few books I come across everyday while going through my GR feed, and The Song of Achilles is at top of that list. Rightly so, I have to agree, the heart-wrenching ending notwithstanding. Spoiling this book for future readers would be a crime, so......more