Tales Of Troy (1891)

von Charles Degarmo

86 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Tales of Troy is a book written by Charles Degarmo and published in 1891. The book is a collection of stories that retell the myths and legends of ancient Troy, a city in what is now modern-day Turkey. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Troy's history and mythology. The first section of the book tells the story of the Trojan War, one of the most famous conflicts in ancient Greek mythology. It recounts the events leading up to the war, including the abduction of Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus, by the Trojan prince Paris. The book also describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place during the war, as well as the key players in the conflict, such as Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus.The second section of the book focuses on the aftermath of the Trojan War, including the fall of Troy and the adventures of the Greek heroes who returned home. It tells the story of the Trojan Horse, a ruse used by the Greeks to gain entry to the city of Troy, and the subsequent destruction of the city. The book also describes the long and perilous journey of Odysseus, who encountered many obstacles on his way back to his homeland of Ithaca.The third section of the book is dedicated to the mythology of Troy, including stories about the city's founding and its legendary kings. It also includes tales of gods and goddesses, such as Apollo, Aphrodite, and Athena, who played important roles in Troy's history.Overall, Tales of Troy is a comprehensive and engaging retelling of the myths and legends of ancient Troy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or ancient history.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Action- / Abenteuerromane Kriegsromane und Militärabenteuer Erster Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781104659912
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC