The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker: A Trojan War Retelling

The Silence of the Girls retells the Trojan War through Briseis, a queen turned war prize of Achilles. Pat Barker explores the brutal realities of war — abduction, violence, and survival — from a woman's perspective. This powerful novel reveals the unseen stories of women silenced in the epic *Iliad*, giving Briseis a voice to narrate her trauma, resilience, and moments of hope. It challenges traditional mythology by highlighting female agency amidst male-dominated war narratives.Pat Barker is a renowned English novelist