Helen Of Troy

Helen of Troy is a historical fiction novel written by Andrew Lang that tells the story of the legendary Greek beauty, Helen, who was said to have been the cause of the Trojan War. The novel is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of Helen from her childhood to her marriage to the Spartan king, Menelaus, and her subsequent abduction by the Trojan prince, Paris. The book also explores the political and social climate of ancient Greece, including the power struggles between the various Greek city-states, the role of women in society, and the influence of the gods on human affairs. Lang's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and he skillfully weaves together historical facts and mythology to create a compelling narrative. Overall, Helen of Troy is a captivating tale of love, war, and betrayal that will transport readers back in time to the ancient world of Greece.But Aphrodite sent a slumber deep On all in the King's palace, young and old, And one by one the women fell asleep, -Their lamentable tales left half untold, - Before the dawn, when folk wax weak and cold, But Helen waken'd with the shining morn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.