The Song of Achilles Deluxe Edition is a stunning retelling of Homer's Iliad, focusing on the legendary Greek hero Achilles and his devoted companion Patroclus. This special deluxe hardcover edition features elegant sprayed and stenciled edges with sparkling gold foil accents, making it a beautiful collectible. The book includes premium endpapers featuring a detailed map of Homer's Greece, a comprehensive guide to Greek gods, mortals, and heroes, plus exclusive essays by author Madeline Miller and thought-provoking discussion questions.

The epic tale follows Patroclus, an exiled young prince, who is brought together by chance with Achilles, the greatest of all Greek warriors. Despite the gods' warnings, they forge an inseparable bond and are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine. When Helen of Sparta is kidnapped and all heroes of Greece are called to lay siege to Troy, Achilles is seduced by the promise of glorious destiny while Patroclus follows, torn between love and fear for his friend. This Orange Prize-winning novel has been praised by critics as a masterfully written, deeply affecting love story that brings breathtaking new life to ancient mythology.