The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: 5: 'Hector's death will be first.'

5: 'Hector's death will be first.'

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Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's electrifying reimagining of Homer's Iliad.

Persuaded that his eternal glory rests on him joining the war on Troy, Achilles agrees to fight, as Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's blistering retelling of the Iliad.

Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's masterful retelling of Homer's Iliad - an electrifying tale of love, ambition and immortal fame.

In Ancient Greece, in the Age of Heroes, the awkward young prince Patroclus, is exiled to the court of King Peleus, where he meets his son Achilles - strong, swift, and beautiful. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and, as they grow into young men, their bond blossoms into something deeper - a bond that risks the wrath of the gods.

But when news comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, 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. Soon the cruel Fates will test them both and demand a terrible sacrifice.

Today: Persuaded that his eternal glory rests on him joining the war for Helen and Troy, Achilles agrees to fight....

Writer: Madeline Miller
Reader: Tom Hollander
Abridger: Rowan Routh
Producer: Justine Willett

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