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Discover the timeless allure of 'Achilles' Song,' a magnificent reimagining of Homer's Iliad by acclaimed author David Malouf. This captivating B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2018, weaves a compelling narrative around themes of grief, love, and the complexity of human relationships. In just 240 pages, Malouf thrusts readers into the heart of the Trojan War, where Achilles is consumed by the devastating loss of his close companion, Patroclus. Witness the ancient struggle between Achilles and King Priam, who seeks to reclaim his son Hector’s body from the hands of the wrathful hero. With poetic prose and a narrative enriched with earthy humor, this novel adds depth and insight into the epic tale of war and humanity. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and fans of classic retellings, 'Achilles' Song' offers both a fresh perspective and a poignant reflection on fate, honor, and the emotional bonds between fathers and sons. Experience this exquisite tale, with FREE shipping available, creating an opportunity for readers across New Zealand to delve into a reinterpretation of historical heroics that resonates profoundly in contemporary times. Don't miss out on your chance to own this literary gem, elegantly crafted and beautifully presented.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790846
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 240


Description:
David Malouf shines new light on Homer's Iliad, adding twists and reflections, as well as flashes of earthy humour, to surprise and enchant. In this exquisite gem of a novel, Achilles is maddened by grief at the death of his friend Patroclus. From the walls of Troy, King Priam watches the body of his son, Hector, being dragged behind Achilles' chariot. There must be a way, he thinks, of reclaiming the body - of pitting compromise against heroics, new ways against the old, and of forcing the hand of fate. Dressed simply and in a cart pulled by a mule, an old man sets off for the Greek camp ... Lyrical, immediate and heartbreaking Malouf's fable engraves the epic themes of the Trojan war onto a perfect miniature - themes of war and heroics, hubris and humanity, chance and fate, the bonds between soldiers, fathers and sons, all newly burnished and brilliantly recast for our times.

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