The Song of Achilles Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (1997) Figures from Greek mythology take

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The Song of Achilles Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (1997) Figures from Greek mythology takeLibrarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here: 12 Apr 2012. Greece 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 arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a