Madeline Miller is an American author known for her novels that reimagine ancient myths. Her debut novel, The Song of Achilles, was published in 2011 and received critical acclaim, winning the Orange Prize for Fiction. The story focuses on the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, exploring themes of love and heroism. In 2018, Miller released her second novel, Circe, which tells the tale of the enchantress from Homer's Odyssey. This book also garnered widespread praise and won the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction. Miller's works are celebrated for their lyrical prose and deep character development, bringing new perspectives to classic stories.