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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kevin Holtsberry

As regular readers know, I’m a big fan of reworked or retold myths and legends and so was excited to dig into The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.  To understand why, here is the publisher’s setup: The legend begins… Greece … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: The Spartacus War

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

The Spartacus War by Barry Strauss Publishers Weekly No one presents the military history of the ancient world with greater insight and panache than Strauss (The Trojan War). His latest work tells the story of a slave from the Balkans, … Continue reading →

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