Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller is an acclaimed American novelist celebrated for breathing vibrant new life into classical mythology. Raised in New York City and Philadelphia, Miller developed a fascination with Greek myths early on—a passion that led her to earn both her BA and MA in Classics from Brown University. Drawing on her deep scholarly background, Miller’s debut novel, *The Song of Achilles*, reimagines the epic story of Achilles and Patroclus with poetic nuance and emotional depth. The book became an international sensation, winning the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction. Her second novel, *Circe*, retells the story of the legendary enchantress from *The Odyssey*, earning widespread critical acclaim and a spot on the New York Times bestseller list. With elegant prose and psychological insight, Madeline Miller brings ancient tales into the modern age, exploring power, love, and identity. When she isn’t writing, Miller teaches and speaks about literature, myth, and adaptation. She lives outside Philadelphia, where she continues to transform old stories into dazzling new works for readers around the world.
Madeline Miller is an acclaimed American novelist celebrated for breathing vibrant new life into classical mythology. Raised in New York City and Philadelphia, Miller developed a fascination with Greek myths early on—a passion that led her to earn both her BA and MA in Classics from Brown University. Drawing on her deep scholarly background, Miller’s debut novel, *The Song of Achilles*, reimagines the epic story of Achilles and Patroclus with poetic nuance and emotional depth. The book became an international sensation, winning the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction. Her second novel, *Circe*, retells the story of the legendary enchantress from *The Odyssey*, earning widespread critical acclaim and a spot on the New York Times bestseller list. With elegant prose and psychological insight, Madeline Miller brings ancient tales into the modern age, exploring power, love, and identity. When she isn’t writing, Miller teaches and speaks about literature, myth, and adaptation. She lives outside Philadelphia, where she continues to transform old stories into dazzling new works for readers around the world.
