Achilles A Novel
Achilles A Novel by Elizabeth Cook, published by Macmillan on February 9, 2002, is a 115-page work that presents a retelling of the epic tale of Achilles. This edition re-creates Homer’s fated hero in a new reality, exploring his origins as the son of the sea nymph Thetis and mortal King Peleus. The narrative follows Achilles from his hidden upbringing as a girl to his emergence as the Greeks’ greatest warrior during the Trojan War, featuring a diverse cast of characters including Hector, Helen, and the Amazon Queen Penthiseleia.
Readers will find a richly woven story that delves into themes of identity and shared experience, drawing on the writings of John Keats. The book combines elements of fiction with aspects of fairy tales, legends, and historical narratives, offering a fresh perspective on a classic myth. This edition invites exploration of the enduring power of Achilles’ story, engaging with its historical and mythical dimensions while appealing to those interested in war and military themes.
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This powerful, passionate, and beautifully crafted retelling of the epic tale of Achilles re-creates Homer’s fated hero in a new and striking reality. Born of the Sea nymph Thetis by the mortal King Peleus, and hidden as a girl until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greeks’ greatestr warrior at Troy. Into his story comes a cast of fascinating characters—among them, Hector, Helen, Penthiseleia the Amazon Queen, and the centaur Chiron; and finally John Keats, whose writings form the basis of a meditation on the nature of identity and shared experience.
An forgettable and deeply moving work of fiction, Achilles is also an affirmation of the story’s enduring power to reach across centuries and cultures to the core of our imagination.
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