Helen of Troy: The Enigma of Beauty
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend While writing my novel Helen of Troy, many people asked me, “Was she really the most beautiful woman in the world?” Our fascination with beauty has not diminished one iota since the Bronze Age, and I wanted to explore that phenomenon in “Helen of Troy: The Enigma of Beauty.” Is beauty the universal currency? How much power does it give its possessor? And how much is in the eye of the beholder? And,… Product details and pricing info |
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- An historically accurate lead-in to what could be a very good historical novel
- There is no question that the ancient city of Troy referenced in the work of Homer really existed. However, any rational examination of the Iliad placed in the context of the times forces the conclusion that the Trojan War as depicted in the Iliad is largely false. At the time the war supposedly took place, the Greek city states were not organized well enough to launch a fleet of a thousand ships to do battle with Troy for ten years. Furthermore, considering how close Troy was to Greece, the Greek warriors would have certainly sailed back home on a regular basis.
This book is described as a work of historical fiction, but this short is much more historical than fiction. It accurately sets the stage for what could be a very interesting and historically accurate portrayal of a woman who certainly changed the course of history, if she did in fact exist. If she didn't, then at least the historical context will be accurate, which is all that one can expect in such circumstances. - 2008-02-09, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
