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Lang, Jean
1867
1932
Lang, Jeanie
Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath)
1872
1944
Robinson, William Heath
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Stories from the Iliad; Or, the siege of Troy
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Told to the Children Series
How Achilles and Agamemnon fell out -- The council -- The fight between Paris and Menelaus -- How Menelaus was wounded; and the brave deeds of Diomedes -- Hector and Andromache -- The fight between Hector and Ajax -- The burning of the dead; and the battle of the plain -- The message to Achilles -- The white horses of Rhesus -- The fighting on the plain -- How Patroclus fought and died -- The rousing of Achilles.
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"Stories from the Iliad; Or, the Siege of Troy" by Jean Lang is a collection of retold tales from the ancient epic "The Iliad," likely written in the late 19th century. This book aims to narrate the heroic tales of the Trojan War, making them accessible for younger audiences, particularly targeted toward children. The stories encompass central themes of heroism, honor, love, and the consequences of pride, primarily told through the lens of characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and Hector. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the events that lead to the Siege of Troy, beginning with Paris’s choice causing chaos among the gods. Paris, a prince of Troy, faces a pivotal moment when he must judge the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, which ignites a chain reaction resulting in the abduction of Helen, Menelaus’s wife. This leads to the collective fury of the Greek forces, culminating in the ten-year siege of Troy. The opening portion sets the stage for the conflict among these legendary figures, foreshadowing themes of honor, love, and betrayal that resonate throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Achilles (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
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