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Book Synopsis Greeks and Trojans on the Early Modern English Stage by : Lisa Hopkins
Download or read book Greeks and Trojans on the Early Modern English Stage written by Lisa Hopkins and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No story was more interesting to Shakespeare and his contemporaries than that of Troy, partly because the story of Troy was in a sense the story of England, since the Trojan prince Aeneas was supposedly the ancestor of the Tudors. This book explores the wide range of allusions to Greece and Troy in plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, looking not only at plays actually set in Greece or Troy but also those which draw on characters and motifs from Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Texts covered include Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, Othello, Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, The Two Noble Kinsmen, Pericles and The Tempest as well as plays by other authors of the period including Marlowe, Chettle, Ford and Beaumont and Fletcher.
Book Synopsis The Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War by : Emily Little
Download or read book The Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War written by Emily Little and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illus. in full color. "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology."--Booklist.
Download or read book The Iliad written by Homer and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Trojan War written by Barry Strauss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on archaeological research, an expert account of the famous historical battle confirms many details recounted in Homer's epic account, from Troy's alliance with the Hittite Empire to the significant fire at the end of the twelfth century and facts
Book Synopsis The Trojan War by : Enthralling History
Download or read book The Trojan War written by Enthralling History and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epic story or historical fact? Historians disagree whether the Trojan War was either - or both! Around 1,200 BCE, war raged between the Ancient Greeks and their rivals in Troy. It's the oldest story in the world, and its account was captured by the Greek poet, Homer. In this amazing and intriguing book, you'll learn just why this story is still studied in high schools and universities worldwide! Who were these Greeks, and what drove them to fight for so long, so far from home? Who were the Trojans, and how were they able to fend off the mighty Greeks for ten long years? Perhaps even more important, what has caused us to tell and retell this story for thousands of years? This book takes its audience on a journey into Homer's Iliad and beyond; you'll be surprised at the workings going on between gods and humans, royalty and commoners, soldiers and their captives. For an exciting ride that ends inside of a wooden horse, come along! You'll learn: Why the war started How one face launched a thousand ships About the tricksters - and the tricked! Myth or history - which parts are which? Who were the Trojans? Who were the Achaeans? Was it kidnapping or did they elope? Achilles' heel - why was it so vulnerable? The many prophecies - and their fulfilment Death of heroes - depending on which side of the sea you lived! How Ancient Greeks viewed the Trojan War Modern-day discoveries and interpretations Despite its numerous interpretations, Homer's Iliad remains one of the world's most discussed and most studied works of all time. Many say the war itself was not as important as Homer's work; even Alexander the Great kept a copy under his pillow! Join us on this amazing and inspiring trek through the history of the Trojan War as depicted in this awe-inspiring and entertaining work. Get ready for quite a historical rollercoaster ride! Grab your copy of this book, and dive into the legendary Trojan War!
Download or read book Greeks and Trojans written by Rex Warner and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aeneid written by Virgil and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Trojan War written by 50minutes, and published by 50Minutes.com. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Trojan War in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Trojan War. When Menelaus, king of Sparta, returned home after visiting his dying father in Crete to discover that his beautiful wife, Helen, had been kidnapped by Paris and taken to Troy, he was furious. He declared a war on Troy that would last ten years, lead to a considerable loss of life, and eventually end in the famous saga of the Trojan horse. In just 50 minutes you will: • Understand the context surrounding the Trojan War, leading up to the fearless kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris • Discover the sacrifices made by both sides and the intricacies of ancient warfare, particularly in the face of the impenetrable defence of the walls of Troy • Recognise the final blow to the Trojans when the Greeks sent in their famous wooden horse, and finally captured the city and recovered Helen ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
Book Synopsis Tales of Troy and Greece by : Andrew Lang
Download or read book Tales of Troy and Greece written by Andrew Lang and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tales of Troy and Greece by : Andrew Lang
Download or read book Tales of Troy and Greece written by Andrew Lang and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Empires of Bronze: The Shadow of Troy (Empires of Bronze #5) by : Gordon Doherty
Download or read book Empires of Bronze: The Shadow of Troy (Empires of Bronze #5) written by Gordon Doherty and published by Gordon Doherty. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war at Troy has raged for ten years. Its final throes will echo through eternity… 1258 BC: Surrounded and outnumbered by the army of Agamemnon, King Priam and his Trojan forces fight desperately to defend their city. In the lulls between battle, all talk inevitably turns to the mighty ally that has not yet arrived to their aid. Agamemnon will weep for mercy, the Trojans say, when the eastern horizons darken with the endless ranks of the Hittite Empire. King Hattu has endured a miserable time since claiming the Hittite throne. Vassals distance themselves while rival empires circle, mocking him as an illegitimate king. Worst of all, the army of the Hittites is but a memory, destroyed in the civil war that won him the throne. Knowing that he must honour his empire’s oath to protect Troy, he sets off for Priam’s city with almost nothing, praying that the dreams he has endured since his youth – of Troy in ruins – can be thwarted. All the way, an ancient mantra rings in his head: Hittites should always heed their dreams.
Book Synopsis Achilles and the Trojan War by : David L. Ferrell
Download or read book Achilles and the Trojan War written by David L. Ferrell and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achilles was a legendary warrior of ancient Greece. When Paris, the Trojan prince, kidnapped the beautiful Helen, the Greek armies joined together under the great king Agamemnon to bring her back. The Achaean Greeks would fight the Trojans for 10 years. This is a classic Greek myth featuring bravery, adventure, and amazing feats of strength, cleverness, and courage.
Download or read book Achilles & Hector written by Homer and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Stories from the Iliad, Or, The Siege of Troy by : Jeanie Lang
Download or read book Stories from the Iliad, Or, The Siege of Troy written by Jeanie Lang and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Talking Trojan by : Hilary Susan Mackie
Download or read book Talking Trojan written by Hilary Susan Mackie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1996 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this penetrating new look at the use of language in the Iliad, Hilary Mackie examines the portrayal of the opposing forces in terms not only of nationality but of linguistics. The way the Greeks and the Trojans speak, Mackie argues, reflects their disparate cultural structures and their relative positions in the Trojan War. While Achaean speech is aggressive and public, intended to preserve social order, Trojan language is more reflective, private, and introspective. Mackie identifies the differences between Greek and Trojan language by analyzing poetic formulas, usually thought to indicate a similarity of language among Homeric characters, and conversations, which are seen here to be of equal importance to the numerous speeches throughout the Iliad. Mackie concludes with analyses of the two great heroes of the Iliad, Hektor and Achilles, and the extent to which they represent their own cultures in their use of language.
Download or read book Trojan Horse written by Patrick Auerbach and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Trojan War, fought between Greeks and the defenders of the city of Troy in Anatolia sometime in the late Bronze Age, has grabbed the imagination for millennia. A conflict between Mycenaeans and Hittites may well have occurred, but its representation in epic literature such as Homer's Iliad is almost certainly more myth than reality. Nevertheless, it has defined and shaped the way ancient Greek culture has been viewed right up to the 21st century CE. The story of gods and heroic warriors is perhaps one of the richest single surviving sources from antiquity and offers insights into the warfare, religion, customs, and attitudes of the ancient Greeks. The main source for our knowledge of the Trojan War is Homer's Iliad (written sometime in the 8th century BCE) where he recounts 53 days during the final year of the ten year conflict. The Greeks imagined the war to have occurred some time in the 13th century BCE. However, the war was also the subject of a long oral tradition prior to Homer's work, and this, combined with other sources such as the fragmentary Epic Cycle poems, give us a more complete picture of what exactly the Greeks thought of as the Trojan War. The Trojan War, in Greek tradition, started as a way for Zeus to reduce the ever-increasing population of humanity and, more practically, as an expedition to reclaim Helen, wife of Menelaos, King of Sparta and brother of Agamemnon. Helen was abducted by the Trojan prince Paris (also known as Alexandros) and taken as his prize for choosing Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess in a competition with Athena and Hera at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Menelaos and the Greeks wanted her back and to avenge Trojan impudence. Scroll to the top of the page and click Add To Cart to read more about this extraordinary forgotten chapter of history
Book Synopsis The Story of Troy by : Michael Clarke
Download or read book The Story of Troy written by Michael Clarke and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That part of Asia Minor which borders the narrow channel now known as the Dar-da-nelles', was in ancient times called Tro'as. Its capital was the city of Troy, which stood about three miles from the shore of the Æ-ge'an Sea, at the foot of Mount Ida, near the junction of two rivers, the Sim'o-is, and the Sca-man'der or Xan'thus. The people of Troy and Troas were called Trojans. Some of the first settlers in northwestern Asia Minor, before it was called Troas, came from Thrace, a country lying to the north of Greece. The king of these Thra'cian colonists was Teu'cer. During his reign a prince named Dar'danus arrived in the new settlement. He was a son of Jupiter, and he came from Sam'o-thrace, one of the many islands of the Ægean Sea. It is said that he escaped from a great flood which swept over his native island, and that he was carried on a raft of wood to the coast of the kingdom of Teucer. Soon afterwards he married Teucer's daughter. He then built a city for himself amongst the hills of Mount Ida, and called it Dar-da'ni-a; and on the death of Teucer he became king of the whole country, to which he gave the same name, Dardania.
