Achilles A Novel
Achilles A Novel by Elizabeth Cook, published by Picador in February 2003, is a first edition work comprising 128 pages. This narrative explores the life of Achilles, born of god and king, who is hidden as a girl until discovered by Odysseus. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Trojan War, featuring a diverse cast of characters, including Hector, Helen, Penthiselaia the Amazon Queen, and the centaur Chiron.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the narrative, as it delves into identity and shared experience, drawing on the writings of John Keats. The book presents a unique interpretation of classic mythology, affirming the enduring power of these stories to resonate across time and cultures. With its focus on fiction, fairy tales, and legends, this edition invites readers to engage with the timeless elements of the Achilles myth.
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Born of god and king and hidden as a girl until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greeks’ greatest warrior at Troy. Into his story comes a cast of fascinating characters—among them Hector, Helen, Penthiselaia 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. Achilles is an affirmation of the story’s enduring power to reach across centuries and cultures to the core of our imagination.
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