The Song of Achilles — Ukrainian Edition, Vivat

The Song of Achilles is Madeline Miller’s celebrated re‑telling of the Trojan War myth through the eyes of Patroclus, retold in Ukrainian by Дар’я Тарадименко. Published by Vivat in 2025, this edition is a 368‑page hardcover (approx. 197×127 mm, weight about 390 g), bringing beauty, tragedy, and romance to life in vivid detail.

From humble beginnings, Patroclus arrives at King Peleus’ court, exiled and awkward, yet tender‑hearted. Achilles, son of a sea goddess, is fierce, beautiful, proud. Their friendship deepens under the tutelage of Chiron, in long conversations, shared silence, and training. When Achilles is called to war for glory, their bond is tested in the crucible of honor, reputation, and loss. The novel explores what it means to love knowing the price of tragedy, how duty and destiny collide, and how heroism can come at the cost of the self.

Ideal for readers who love mythic retellings, romantic intensity, emotional depth, and literary prose, The Song of Achilles stands as a modern classic. This Ukrainian edition is designed to be both beautiful on the shelf and powerful in the heart. Perfect for gifting, reading slowly, or simply losing oneself in the timeless ache of loyalty and love.