The Song of Achilles is a novel by Madeline Miller that retells the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles lover. The novel follows Patroclus relationship with Achilles, from their initial meeting to their exploits during the Trojan War, with a focus on their romantic relationship. The book is a love story between Achilles and Patroclus, and it explores themes of forgiveness, human flaws, and the power of love. The novel is based on Homers Iliad, and Miller drew inspiration from other sources, such as the Achilleid by Statius. The Song of Achilles took Miller ten years to write, and it was published in 2011. The book was well-received and won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2012.