The Song of Achilles Deluxe Edition by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles Deluxe Edition by Madeline Miller

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe.

This deluxe edition features:

• Elegant sprayed and stenciled edges
• Sparkling gold foil
• Endpapers featuring a map of Homer's Greece
• A guide to Greek gods, mortals, and heroes
• Essays by Madeline Miller and discussion questions

A tale of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, immortal fame and the human heart.

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful--irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath.

They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when words comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

Dean Miller has studied canine training and animal behavior since owning his first dog and has a lifetime of knowledge with canines. Miller began private training in the homes of dogs and their owners, as well as giving classes and leading seminars on dog behavior. He devised a one-of-a-kind, hands-on approach to dog training based on positive reinforcement and loving motivation. Dogs learn to serve their masters because they want to, not because they are forced to, thanks to his teaching. Miller acquired a love of music through his musical family and his father, a well-known entertainer, in addition to a profound love of animals. He's also a musician who performs as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer.