![]() ![]() Helen's beauty captured the heart of Paris, and as Christopher Marlowe famously said Helen was the face that launched a thousand ships. ![]() The story begins with two lovers, a Trojan Prince (Paris) and the wife of Menelaus King of Sparta (Helen). This, when brought together with the excellent artistic skills of Allan Lee, makes for a lavish retelling of the Iliad. Although aimed at a younger reading audience, Sutcliff's writing is concise and gripping thus, this will be as equally beneficial to adults. This is the perfect book for those that want a taste of Homer's Iliad before attempting the full work. ![]() Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Summary: Sutcliff provides a fast and compelling overview of Homer's Iliad, appropriate for young readers or those who want an introduction to Homer's vast epic. ![]()
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