Originally published in 1913 as a portion of the author’s larger “The Book of Epic,” and equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 30 pages, this Kindle edition retells, in plain English, the story of Homer’s “The Iliad.”
Includes supplemental material:
• About Homer
• About “The Iliad”
• About the Trojan War
Sample passage:
Meantime the real Hector is stationed beside the gate, and Achilles, suddenly perceiving he has been pursuing a mere phantom, darts with a cry of wrath toward his foe. Seeing him coming, Hector’s parents implore him to seek refuge within the walls, but the young man is too brave to accept such a proposal. Still, when he sees the fire in Achilles’ eyes, he cannot resist an involuntary recoil, and turning, flees, with Achilles in close pursuit, hurling taunts at him.
About the Author:
Helene A. Guerber (1859-1929) brings literature and history to life for young readers. She is the author of numerous books, including “The Story of the Greeks,” “Stories of Shakespeare’s Tragedies,” and “The Story of the Thirteen Colonies.”
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