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The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece.
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Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.
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To the ancient Greeks the Siege of Troy was the greatest and most important event in the Age of the Heroes-that age of wonder when the Immortals who dwelt on Olympus and whom they worshipped as gods, mingles with mankind and took a visible part in their affairs. Read the first page
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To the ancient Greeks the Siege of Troy was the greatest and most important event in the Age of the Heroes-that age of wonder when the Immortals who dwelt on Olympus and whom they worshipped as gods, mingles with mankind and took a visible part in their affairs. Read the first page
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The myth of the Trojan horse is familiar to most but the events that surrounded it are often less heard of, or more confusing. Green does an excellent job translating the legend of Troy into plain, easy to read English. Even the complex Greek names and inter-relationships are made clear.
The story starts with Zeus deciding to have a human daughter, Helen, and ends with Odessus reaching home. The scale, therefore, is epic in tome and includes all the mythic intrigues along the way of Achilles, Hector, Parris, Cassandra et al.
This is a true classic and the last legend of Greek mythology before history came into play. A wonderful, sometimes bloody, painting of Ancient Greece full of love, hate and destiny
I would recommend this to all ages 12 and up.
The story starts with Zeus deciding to have a human daughter, Helen, and ends with Odessus reaching home. The scale, therefore, is epic in tome and includes all the mythic intrigues along the way of Achilles, Hector, Parris, Cassandra et al.
This is a true classic and the last legend of Greek mythology before history came into play. A wonderful, sometimes bloody, painting of Ancient Greece full of love, hate and destiny
I would recommend this to all ages 12 and up.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't recommend this book (and the excellent audio version) too highly. Other parents will understand just how good it is when I say that it successfully prised my son away from his Gameboy during the holidays, and he listened to it twice, remembering every detail.
The Iliad proper is of course one of the greatest works of oral literature ever, but its narrative thread is confusing, and the Odyssey even more so. Lancelyn Green has included every vivid detail (even if he spares children's sensibilities by having Iphgenia rescued by a god when sacrificed by her father, and has a few too many "marriages")in both tales. His clear prose style and obvious passion for the period make this, and his Tales of Greek Heroes a must-have for all children.
The Iliad proper is of course one of the greatest works of oral literature ever, but its narrative thread is confusing, and the Odyssey even more so. Lancelyn Green has included every vivid detail (even if he spares children's sensibilities by having Iphgenia rescued by a god when sacrificed by her father, and has a few too many "marriages")in both tales. His clear prose style and obvious passion for the period make this, and his Tales of Greek Heroes a must-have for all children.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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An interesting and easily accessible retelling of the classic legend, 'The Tale of Troy' is a great introduction to an education of the ancient myths and stories of western civilisation, especially for children. Whether used as a bedtime story or to develop reading skills, this book provides both an exciting narrative and an essential insight into an iconic allusion of literature.
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