Madeline Miller

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Madeline Miller, born on July 24, 1978, in Boston, has emerged as a distinctive voice in the realm of literature, weaving the ancient threads of Greek mythology into the fabric of modern storytelling. With a profound background in Classics, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Classics from Brown University, Miller's passion for Greek mythology and her expertise in Latin and Greek have deeply influenced her writing. Before her literary success, she dedicated her time to teaching Latin, Greek, and Shakespeare to high school students, a period during which she also worked on her debut novel, "The Song of Achilles." Crafted over a decade, this novel won the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction and marked Miller as a significant new talent in the literary world.

Following her debut, Miller continued to captivate audiences with "Circe" in 2018, a novel that offers a fresh perspective on the life of the enchantress from Homer's Odyssey. This book not only received critical acclaim but was also ranked by literary critics as one of the greatest books of the 2010s and is set to be adapted into an HBO Max miniseries. By reimagining and breathing new life into ancient myths with a focus on themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity, Miller has established herself as a master of mythological realism. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, including the significant impact of Long COVID on her health and writing process, Miller's dedication to her craft remains unwavering. Her work continues to inspire and resonate, leaving readers around the globe in eager anticipation of her next foray into the depths of myth and legend.

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