The Tale Of Troy (1886)

The Tale Of Troy is a historical fiction novel written by Aubrey Stewart and first published in 1886. The book is based on the epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the war.The first part of the book introduces the reader to the main characters of the story, including the Greek warrior Achilles and the Trojan prince Hector. The story follows the events leading up to the war, including the abduction of Helen of Troy by the Trojan prince Paris.In the second part of the book, the war between the Greeks and Trojans is in full swing. The reader is taken through the various battles and skirmishes that take place between the two sides. The book also explores the relationships between the characters, including the love between Achilles and the Trojan princess Briseis.The final part of the book focuses on the fall of Troy. The Greeks, with the help of the famous Trojan Horse, are able to breach the city's walls and defeat the Trojans. The book ends with the death of Hector and the eventual return of the Greek warriors to their homes.Overall, The Tale Of Troy is a gripping retelling of one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology. The book is filled with action, drama, and romance, making it a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or epic tales of war and love.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.