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Would you recommend reading 'The Iliad' before or after this novel? Any reflections on how reading the two might enhance each other (or not)?
Terry Dunn Knowing the broad outlines of the Iliad—even if just from Wikipedia!—would be helpful. The Iliad can be rather challenging as the lists of names alone…moreKnowing the broad outlines of the Iliad—even if just from Wikipedia!—would be helpful. The Iliad can be rather challenging as the lists of names alone is overwhelming! You may want to watch the movie Troy. Patroclus isn’t given much in the film, but you’ll get a good introduction to the ideas and visuals to help your “theater of the mind” while reading this.(less)
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The Song of Achilles
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