The Penelopiad, The Song of Achilles, Circe 3 Books Collection Set by Atwood & Miller - Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
Penelopiad
Song of Achilles
Circe

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot

Overview:
This three-book hardcover collection brings together three acclaimed modern myth retellings that illuminate ancient stories from fresh, intimately human angles. The Penelopiad reimagines Penelope’s voice as a bold, restless narrator who flips the script on Homeric legend, weaving wit, sorrow, and a sharp eye for power. The Song of Achilles unfolds the Trojan War through lyrical, cinematic prose, following Patroclus and Achilles as their bond deepens into something enduring and human, against a backdrop of fate and glory. Circe broadens the horizon with Circe’s own coming‑of‑age among gods and mortals, where magic becomes a tool for discovery and defiance. Together, these three stand as a premium hardcover set that appeals to readers who crave rich character work, feminist perspectives, and immersive mythic storytelling. It’s an ideal gift for book lovers, collectors, and anyone who delights in thoughtful, gorgeously written fiction rooted in timeless tales.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This collection clusters three unforgettable voices—Margaret Atwood and Madeline Miller—into one elegant hardcover set, curated for readers who savour literary myth and character-driven fantasy. Each title stands alone in its brilliance, yet they resonate as a cohesive journey through female agency, memory, and the cost of ambition. The Penelopiad offers a contemporary reinterpretation with a sly, cerebral edge; The Song of Achilles delivers romance, tragedy, and a radiant tenderness; Circe invites readers to rethink divinity through a witch’s empowering perspective. The uniform hardcover format creates a striking, shelf-worthy display that’s perfect for gifting, book clubs, or personal libraries. This is a collector-friendly set that invites multiple readings and lively discussion about voice, perspective, and the storytelling power of reimagining myth for modern audiences.

Books Included in This Collection:
Penelopiad
Penelopiad offers a freshly grounded perspective as Penelope narrates from the underworld, weaving a personal thread through the ancient myth. Atwood’s crisp, witty voice punctures the gloss of Odysseus’s adventures, revealing greed, jealousy, and resilience behind the house’s quiet walls. The novella-length reimagining expands Penelope’s world—turning silence into storytelling and agency. Readers who love feminist retellings, dark humor, and literary experimentation will relish this reinterpretation, which respects the myth while sharpening it with contemporary insight.

Song of Achilles
Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles is a luminous, immersive retelling of the Iliad’s most intimate relationship, told through the eyes of Patroclus and Achilles. With lyrical, expressive prose, it explores friendship, love, honor, and the costs of glory, presenting a coming‑of‑age story set against the siege of Troy. Accessible to mature readers, the novel blends mythic grandeur with human tenderness, making it a captivating choice for fans of character‑driven epic fantasy and historical fiction alike.

Circe
Circe centers on the titular enchantress, a child of Helios who discovers her own power amid the court intrigues of gods and mortals. The novel reimagines myth as a rigorous coming‑of‑age journey about choice, autonomy, and the costs of exile. Rich with witchcraft, desire, and intimate portraits of divinity, Circe invites readers to rethink power and gender through a fresh, modern lens.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for readers who crave mythic retellings with depth, fans of Miller’s lyrical storytelling, and those who appreciate Atwood’s incisive social insight. This hardcover set is a thoughtful gift for literature lovers, students studying myth or narrative voice, and book club members exploring feminist perspectives in classic tales. It’s also a superb addition to any collector’s shelf, providing a cohesive reading journey that supports binge-reading while offering standout display value on coffee tables or in personal libraries.

Key Benefits:

• Premium hardcover edition with durable binding and cohesive design
• Three distinct, celebrated voices in myth and legend
• Standalone stories that also form a unified, thematic reading journey
• Rich, character-driven narratives ideal for discussion and gifting
• Beautiful gift for readers of literary fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy
• Excellent for book clubs exploring myth retellings and female perspectives

About the Author:
Margaret Atwood is one of Canada’s most celebrated writers, renowned for shaping contemporary fiction with sharp social commentary, feminist insight, and inventive narrative structures. The Penelopiad showcases her trademark wit and structural play, giving Penelope a resonant, modern voice. Madeline Miller crafted two globally bestselling myth retellings, The Song of Achilles and Circe, whose prose blends lyrical beauty with intimate emotional depth. Her work has captivated readers worldwide, drawing them into myth with fresh, accessible perspectives. Together, these authors bring a rare combination of literary prestige and engaging storytelling to this curated hardcover collection, delivering enduring reads that are as thought-provoking as they are enjoyable.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning this trio in a single hardcover collection offers a complete, immersive journey into myth reimagined with courage, heart, and intellect. It’s the kind of set that invites repeated reads, sparks thoughtful conversations, and earns pride of place on any bookshelf. Whether you’re buying for a friend, a student, or yourself, this collection delivers depth, beauty, and lasting value—the perfect combination of literary credibility and collectible charm.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.