Aphrodite in Aulis

Aphrodite in Aulis is a novel written by George Moore, a prominent Irish author, and first published in 1930. The book is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of the famous Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Aulis, from a different perspective. The novel revolves around the goddess of love, Aphrodite, who is depicted as a manipulative and cunning figure, using her powers to influence the events that lead to the sacrifice of Iphigenia. The story centers on the conflict between Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek army, and his wife, Clytemnestra, who opposes the sacrifice of their daughter. The novel explores themes of power, love, sacrifice, and the role of the gods in human affairs. Moore's writing style is highly descriptive and poetic, with vivid imagery and a focus on the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters. Overall, Aphrodite in Aulis is a thought-provoking and engaging retelling of a classic Greek tragedy, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless themes it explores.1930. Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic. Aphrodite in Aulis is a beautifully styled romance, legendary in nature. The book begins: About an hour after midnight Kebren was roused from his sleep by a voice crying in his ear: To Aulis! To Aulis! Why to Aulis? he asked, as he lay between sleeping and waking, certain that he must obey the voice, but uncertain whether he should wait till morning or begin the journey now. By walking all night I shall arrive at Aulis in the afternoon. Aulis? In Boeotia, he muttered, and lying on his side he strove to associate the name with some great event; but he groped in vain till his eyes fell on the quires of the Iliad which he had laid on a stool by his bedside. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.