Helen Of Troy

Helen of Troy is a historical novel written by Andrew Lang. The book narrates the story of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, who was abducted by Paris, the prince of Troy. This event leads to the Trojan War, a ten-year-long conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the story. The first part introduces Helen and her family, and the events that led to her marriage to King Menelaus of Sparta. The second part describes the abduction of Helen by Paris and the Greek response to this act of aggression. The third and final part of the book covers the Trojan War, including the famous battles and the tragic ending.The book is written in a narrative style, with Lang's vivid descriptions bringing the ancient world to life. The characters are well-developed, and the author's attention to detail adds depth and authenticity to the story. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history or mythology, and for those who enjoy a well-written historical novel.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.