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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16990 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 194 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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