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The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles is a 2011 novel by American writer Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is a retelling of the Trojan War as told from the perspective of Patroclus. The novel follows Patroclus' relationship with Achilles, from their initial meeting to their exploits during the Trojan War, with focus on their romantic relationship. In 2012, The Song of Achilles was awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction.
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Focused readingCalculated from the labeled estimated word count.6h 51m
Comfortable readingCalculated from the labeled estimated word count.8h 34m
Reflective / study readingCalculated from the labeled estimated word count.10h 43m