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An impressive feat of research and imagination. Itas no mean trick to resurrect not only ancient Attic politics and lifestyles, but the atmosphere of a time in which the gods truly spoke. (Diana Gabaldon, author of "Outlander")
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The author Margaret George has a stable of first class historical novels behind her, among them The Autobiography of Henry VIII, Mary, Queen of Scotland and the Isles, The Memoirs of Cleopatra and Mary, Called Magdalene. She lives primarily in America, where she was born, but travels all over the world researching her novels.
Helen of Troy is one of the most famous mythological characters of all time. What sort of woman could cause a war that lasted for 10 years? She was a woman of untold beauty, who as a child was not even allowed to look at her own reflection, her beauty was so overwhelming. She was protected from her own unique beauty until she was of a marriageable age. Said to be the daughter of the god Zeus, she had many suitors but accepted the hand of the Spartan king Menelaus and settled down to a life of domesticity and apparent contentment bearing Menelaus a daughter.
It is at the age of 24 when she catches sight of the Trojan Prince, Paris that she realises that there is no passion in her marriage. Soon the two are lovers and eventually elope to Troy in the dead of night. An elopement that started a conflict that was to last 10 years and take the lives of some of the greatest heroes of the time. No one in Sparta could believe that Helen had gone with Paris of her own free will and plans were made to sail and lay siege to Troy until Helen was released
Margaret George brings to life the heroic and not so heroic deeds of the Trojan war. All the characters are there Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon and of course Helen and Paris. The author brings to life the sights, sounds and conflicts of the war and the pain and suffering of the men who fought in it.
Helen of Troy is one of the most famous mythological characters of all time. What sort of woman could cause a war that lasted for 10 years? She was a woman of untold beauty, who as a child was not even allowed to look at her own reflection, her beauty was so overwhelming. She was protected from her own unique beauty until she was of a marriageable age. Said to be the daughter of the god Zeus, she had many suitors but accepted the hand of the Spartan king Menelaus and settled down to a life of domesticity and apparent contentment bearing Menelaus a daughter.
It is at the age of 24 when she catches sight of the Trojan Prince, Paris that she realises that there is no passion in her marriage. Soon the two are lovers and eventually elope to Troy in the dead of night. An elopement that started a conflict that was to last 10 years and take the lives of some of the greatest heroes of the time. No one in Sparta could believe that Helen had gone with Paris of her own free will and plans were made to sail and lay siege to Troy until Helen was released
Margaret George brings to life the heroic and not so heroic deeds of the Trojan war. All the characters are there Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon and of course Helen and Paris. The author brings to life the sights, sounds and conflicts of the war and the pain and suffering of the men who fought in it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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If you don't like the non-fiction books on the archaeology of Troy and prefer a story to help you read between the lines, this is the 1 to go for. The book covers the whole of Helen's life from the day she is born right up until she passes away. It is beautifully told from the point of view of Helen. The books covers the whole of the Trojan war unlike the Illiad. It touched my heart and is the best to go for if you are just starting this genre. 3 cheers for Margaret George!!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book,I couldn't stop reading it and found myself turning off the tv to read instead - very unusual nowadays! It was interesting to read the legend of Helen from her point of view, I found I liked her despite her obvious failings and had sympathy for her plight. Not sure some of the other characters are as well padded out but enough for me to enjoy the book. I'm going to pick up another of her books right now!
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Richly woven epic tale of Helen of Troy
In Helen of Troy, George loses none of her deft story-telling touch. Reading this book, one can feel almost as something palpable that this story is truly woven - a rich tale of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Isis
Troy as you've never seen it!
The story centre's around Helen, a women of extraordinary beauty and how she faces the trials of love and war. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Harrietlovesbooks
Helen of troy - best book in the world!!!
I have many books on my shelf, and I have had favourites, but when you get older, your tastes change. Helen of Troy, replaced all favourites. Read more
Published 5 months ago by book worm
Slow!
This book does at least stick to the original story a bit more than the recent Troy film, but I must say it is so slow and laborious. Read more
Published 6 months ago by penny
Good Book
This book provided the reader with a history of the most famous face in the world, that of Helen of Troy/Sparta. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Calum
enjoyed reading it
read this book many years ago. it is really good and gripping. there are some parts i had to skip because i didn't like the war part. i would recommend it
Published 15 months ago by Ms. S. V. Moyo
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I have to say I am an avid reader of all different books, but this is the one that has stayed with me for years after I read it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Tam
A woman's account of her 'legend' that is Helen of troy
Why anyone would choose to watch the film 'Troy' instead of reading this novel is beyond my understanding. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rachel Kent
My Favourite Book
This book is amazing! Captivating right from the start, the story is given from Helen's point of view throughout. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Ms. E. N. Dudley-hammatt
Not great.
Have had this since it was published and recently went back to it. I think the problem for me is that it is a mythical world, so for me, not believable. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by N. Bratby
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