Helena In Troas (1886)

Helena In Troas is a historical novel written by John Todhunter and published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Troy and follows the life of Helena, the queen of Sparta, who is famously known for being the cause of the Trojan War. The novel begins with Helena being abducted by Paris, the prince of Troy, and taken to the city. It then explores the events leading up to the Trojan War, including the efforts of the Greeks to rescue Helena and the battles between the two sides. Throughout the book, Todhunter portrays Helena as a complex character, torn between her loyalty to her husband, King Menelaus, and her love for Paris. He also explores the themes of war, betrayal, and the consequences of actions. The novel is written in a poetic style, with lyrical descriptions of the landscape and characters. It is considered a classic work of historical fiction and is often studied in literature courses.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.