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What do readers say about The Song of Achilles?
breathtakingly beautiful authentic-sounding prose a retelling homericGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the... More details on The Song of Achilles
MY FATHER WAS A KING AND THE SON OF KINGS. HE was a short man, as most of us were, and built like a bull, all shoulders. He married my mother when she was fourteen and sworn by the priestess to be fru...
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What do readers say about The Silence of the Girls?
beautifully lyrical and disturbing the iliad/the trojan war a fictionalization of a mythological story very readableA Washington Post Notable Book
One of the Best Books of the Year: NPR, The Economist, Financial Times
Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award
Finalist for the Women's Prize for Fiction... More details on The Silence of the Girls
Swift-footed Achilles. Now there’s an interesting one. More than anything else, more than brilliance, more than greatness, his speed defined him. There’s a story that he once chased the god Apollo all...
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What do readers say about A Thousand Ships?
magical and special book wry and humorous collection of short stories simple yet beautifulShortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, a gorgeous retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences-for fans of Madeline Miller.
This is the women's war, just as much as it is the me... More details on A Thousand Ships
Sing, Muse, he says, and the edge in his voice makes it clear that this is not a request. If I were minded to accede to his wish, I might say that he sharpens his tone on my name, like a warrior drawi...
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What do readers say about The Penelopiad?
light and satirical amazing very readable the elements of greek dramaFor Penelope, Odysseus's wife, running a kingdom while her husband is away fighting in the Trojan War is no simple matter. Already distressed that he had been lured away because of the shocking behavior of her beautiful cousin Helen, Penelope must al... More details on The Penelopiad
Now that I’m dead I know everything. This is what I wished would happen, but like so many of my wishes it failed to come true. I know only a few factoids that I didn’t know before. Death is much too h...
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What do readers say about Mythos?
exciting story lines heroes of greek mythology artwork and sculptures spellbinding, informative and movingHere are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures ... More details on Mythos
Whether Chaos brought life and substance out of nothing or whether Chaos yawned life up or dreamed it up, or conjured it up in some other way I don’t know. I wasn’t there. Nor were you. And yet in a w...
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What do readers say about Norse Mythology?
interesting and fun interesting and rich simple yet brilliant tellings tightly paced retellingTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE CO-AUTHOR OF GOOD OMENS, NOW A MAJOR AMAZON PRIME SERIES
'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS
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Loki was handsome, and he knew it. People wanted to like him, they wanted to believe him, but he was undependable and self-centered at best, mischievous or evil at worst. He married a woman named Sigy...
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What do readers say about Ariadne?
warm and humanizing liked the cover fiercely feminist angle ancient greek mythsA mesmerizing debut novel for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe.... More details on Ariadne
Asterion, my terrible brother, was born in my tenth year, not long after Eirene told us that story. I had attended my mother after the births of other children—my brother Deucalion and my sister Phaed...
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What do readers say about The Witch's Heart?
norse mythology retelling prose is painful heavy fantasy lean her relationship with lokiWhen a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive national bestselling debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.
Angrboda's story begins where most witches' tales end... More details on The Witch's Heart
Long ago, when the gods were young and Asgard was new, there came a witch from the edge of the worlds. She knew many ancient spells, but she was especially skilled with seid, a magic that allowed one ...
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What do readers say about The Iliad?
long and tedious mass market paperback abridged and unabridged the famous trojan warThe Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to venge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The major motion picture Helen of Troy staring Brad Pitt proves that this epic i... More details on The Iliad
Sing, 0 Goddess, the ruinous wrath of Achilles, Son of Peleus, the terrible curse that brought Unnumbered woes upon the Achaeans and hurled To Hades so many heroic souls, leaving Their bodies the prey...
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What do readers say about American Gods?
clear, tight writing sharp but dreamy well written, colorful characters norse gods in americaHugo Award
Minnesota Book Award Finalist
Nebula Award Finalist
Now a STARZ® Original Series produced by FremantleMedia North America starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber. ... More details on American Gods
The boundaries of our country, sir? Why sir, on the north we are bounded by the Aurora Borealis, on the east we are bounded by the rising sun, on the south we are bounded by the procession of the Equi...
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