The silence of the girls
Book • 2018
The Silence of the Girls is a novel by Pat Barker that retells the story of the Iliad from the perspective of Briseis, a Trojan queen who becomes Achilles's captive and concubine.
Through Briseis's eyes, Barker explores the brutal realities of war and the experiences of women in ancient Greece.
The novel sheds light on the silenced voices of women in Homer's epic, examining themes of power, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships in a time of conflict.
Through Briseis's eyes, Barker explores the brutal realities of war and the experiences of women in ancient Greece.
The novel sheds light on the silenced voices of women in Homer's epic, examining themes of power, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships in a time of conflict.
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Mentioned as a reworking of the Trojan War from a female point of view.
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