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'They're about real things' — Madeline Miller on the popularity of Greek myths
Jun 27, 2022
American author Madeline Miller discusses the popularity of Greek myths among teenagers, her journey in modernizing ancient tales like Galatea, and the portrayal of women as objects in ancient Greek stories. Lauren Chater's novel inspired by a 400-year-old dress discovery and Evie Shine's emotional turmoil in everyday life are also explored.
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- BookTok's influence on reaching new audience for novels like Circe by Madeline Miller
- Greek myths' appeal to teenagers due to raw exploration of human experiences
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The Intriguing Popularity of Madeline Miller's Work on Book Talk
Madeline Miller, a renowned author, experienced unexpected success when her book, 'The Song of Achilles', captured the hearts of teenage readers on Book Talk, a TikTok community sharing book recommendations. Miller expressed gratitude for the organic growth of her readership on this platform, illustrating the genuine impact of passionate book recommendations leading to emotional responses from readers.
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