Madeline Miller – American novelist, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, winner of the Orange Prize. She reimagines Greek myths, giving forgotten voices depth and humanity, blending feminism, psychology, and lyrical storytelling. Her style is vivid, poetic, and emotionally charged.
🏺 She spent over a decade crafting The Song of Achilles. 📚 Before writing, she taught Latin and Ancient Greek. 🌿 Her novels attract even readers unfamiliar with mythology. ✨ Circe became a New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick. 🎭 Her background in theatre shapes her dramatic prose. 💬 Miller gives mythological women a powerful voice. 🌊 Her works have been translated into 25+ languages. 🎓 Studied classics at Brown University. 🔥 Readers say her books “make you cry and fall in love at the same time.” 📖 She pioneers the modern mythological novel. 😄 Funny detail: at signings, she sometimes doodles tiny amphorae or laurel wreaths.