Becker, Karl Friedrich 1777-1806 creator Upton, George P. (George Putnam) 1834-1919 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Achilles" by Karl Friedrich Becker is a historical retelling written in the early 20th century. This adapted version closely follows the narrative of Homer's "Iliad," focusing on the events surrounding the legendary figure Achilles during the Trojan War. The story explores the complex relationships between key characters, particularly the tensions between Achilles and Agamemnon, as well as the impact of divine intervention in human affairs. At the start of the work, we are introduced to the backdrop of the Trojan War and the causes that led to the great conflict. The narrative discusses the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles over a captured woman, Chryseïs, which escalates tensions within the Greek camp. Achilles, feeling disrespected and dishonored, withdraws from battle, prompting dire consequences for the Greek forces as they face a resurgence from the Trojans. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of themes such as honor, pride, and the wrath of both mortals and gods, laying the groundwork for the epic struggles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-06-23 Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Achilles (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature PZ Original publication data not identified 12022549 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62453 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62453 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134435.0 62453