Helena In Troas (1886)

By John Todhunter

Book Overview

Helena In Troas is a play written by John Todhunter and first published in 1886. The play is set in the ancient city of Troy and follows the story of Helena, the wife of Menelaus, as she is abducted by Paris and taken to Troy. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of war. The characters include the Greek gods and goddesses, as well as the Trojan prince Hector and the Greek warrior Achilles. The play is written in verse and is known for its lyrical language and poetic imagery. It is considered to be one of Todhunter's most significant works and has been praised for its exploration of the human condition and its relevance to contemporary issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104759241
• ISBN13: 9781104759247
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"