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Pat Barker turns her focus to the legendary Iliad, retelling the final weeks of the Trojan War from the perspective of Briseis, a former queen who becomes Achillesβs concubine after her city is sacked. As the Greek army bears down on Troy, Briseis endures the brutal realities of warβserving the Greek forces, witnessing the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon, and observing the ultimate confrontation that will decide the fate of the ancient world. Barker offers vivid, historically grounded detail and nuanced portrayals of mythic figures seen through the eyes of the hundreds of women who live behind the scenes such as slaves, nurses, and caregivers. Her prose illuminates the hidden lives entwined with the war and underscores the impact of conflict on individual lives.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Pat Barker
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