Workbook on The Song of Achilles: A Novel by Madeline Miller (Fun Facts & Trivia Tidbits)
Please Note: This is an unofficial companion guide mean to enhance your appreciation of The Song of Achilles: A Novel by Madeline Miller and does not contain any text of the original book.
**Madeline Miller is an American novelist born in Boston and raised in New York City and Philadelphia. Miller went on to teach Latin, Greek, and Shakespeare to high school students after earning a bachelor's and master's degree in Classics from Brown University in 2000 and 2001, respectively. As part of her preparation for a Ph.D., she also spent a year studying at the University of Chicago's Committee on Social Thought. From 2009 to 2010, she pursued an MFA in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism at the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut.
Miller is the author of the novels The Song of Achilles (2011) and Circe (2018). Her essays have also been featured in notable publications such as The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Lapham's Quarterly, and NPR, amongst many others. In an interview with The Guardian, Miller stated that some of her literary influences were Cloud Atlas author David Mitchell and the Roman poet Virgil.**
Gain a deeper understanding, wisdom and insight to transform your understanding with this companion workbook containing the following major sections:
Discussions on the book and its chapter by chapter contents
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Main insights, key themes and takeaways of The Song of Achilles: A Novel
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Arrangement of the chapters, scenes, and content of the book
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Messages and important reflections to consider after reading book
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Personal or group discussions on alternate outcomes or suggestions to spark discussions by readers or groups.
Discussions on the reception of the book by readers and critics
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Discussions on the worldwide acclaim of the book and its reception by the readers
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What critics say about The Song of Achilles: A Novel and the main ideas of chapters
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Impact of the book and how it can relate to us individually or society as a whole
Discussions on the success and uniqueness of the book
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Awards and/or recognitions received by Madeline Miller for the success and importance of the publication
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Breakdown to the ingredients of its success and how it can be replicated in different environments and circumstances
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How readers engage with the content of The Song of Achilles: A Novel and why readers are drawn to its message
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The separating factor from similar or previous titles and its uniqueness in the marketplace for readers
