The Story of Troy by Michael Clarke and Homer

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Author Clarke, Michael, 1844?-1916
Author Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
LoC No. 12031409
Title The Story of Troy
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Story of Troy" by Michael Clarke is a historical account written in the late 19th century that retells the legendary tale of the Trojan War. It focuses on the famous siege of Troy, exploring the lives and actions of heroic figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Paris, while also delving into the involvement of gods and goddesses in this ancient conflict. The opening of the narrative introduces the foundational aspects of Troy and its kings, emphasizing the significance of epic poetry through the reference to Homer, the author of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." It recounts the origins of the city of Troy and lays the groundwork for its fateful siege, detailing key characters and events leading to the conflict, including the background of King Priam and the heroes associated with the city. The content sets the tone for an expansive tale entwined with divine intervention and human struggles, highlighting both the grandeur and tragedy of this timeless epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Readers
Subject Achilles (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
Subject Trojan War -- Juvenile literature
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- Adaptations
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EBook-No. 16990
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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