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The Retelling of Myths: 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Circe' Reviews

The Retelling of Myths: 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Circe' Reviews

The Song of Achilles is told from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles’ most faithful of companions. It is the story of their lives, a deeply personal retelling of The Iliad.

Circe gives us the life story of the witch and goddess Circe of Greek myth and of The Odyssey infamy.

Both books are written by Madeline Miller. Both tell brilliantly personal stories that reintroduce the reader to characters they think they already know.