The Gates of Aulis

By Gladys Schmitt

Book Overview

The Gates of Aulis is a novel written by Gladys Schmitt that tells the story of the Greek mythological figure, Iphigenia. The novel is set in ancient Greece, where Iphigenia is the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. The story revolves around the events that led to the Trojan War, where Agamemnon is summoned to lead the Greek army. However, the goddess Artemis demands that Agamemnon sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia in order to ensure the success of the war. The novel explores the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the relationship between fathers and daughters. It also delves into the psychology of the characters, particularly Iphigenia, as she grapples with her fate and her loyalty to her father. The Gates of Aulis is a compelling retelling of a classic myth, with Schmitt's writing style bringing the characters and their emotions to life.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: 1419131907
• ISBN13: 9781419131905
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"