![]() ![]() ![]() Childhood fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians patiently bided their time until it was socially acceptable to return to the world of mythology.Īs mythological books grow in acclaim, one has to wonder where this resurgence in popularity comes from. The Song of Achilles is hardly the first adaptation of Greco-Roman myth to gain cult status. With its gorgeous prose, passionate depiction of love, and familiar storyline, it is no wonder that the timeless tale of Achilles and Patroclus has grown so popular. ![]() Perhaps the most notable is Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles, which has taken the literary world by storm, despite being released over a decade ago. Since the advent of Booktok a few years ago, mythology-inspired novels have increased in popularity. Photo: Circe and The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller A Guide to Mythological Retellings ![]()
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