TY  - BOOK
AU  - Clarke,Michael
AU  - Homer
TI  - The Story of Troy
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Readers
KW  - Achilles (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Trojan War -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Epic poetry, Greek -- Adaptations
N1  - Release date is 2006-02-08; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online
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N2  - "The Story of Troy" by Michael Clarke is a historical account written in the late 19th century that retells the legendary tale of the Trojan War. It focuses on the famous siege of Troy, exploring the lives and actions of heroic figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Paris, while also delving into the involvement of gods and goddesses in this ancient conflict.  The opening of the narrative introduces the foundational aspects of Troy and its kings, emphasizing the significance of epic poetry through the reference to Homer, the author of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." It recounts the origins of the city of Troy and lays the groundwork for its fateful siege, detailing key characters and events leading to the conflict, including the background of King Priam and the heroes associated with the city. The content sets the tone for an expansive tale entwined with divine intervention and human struggles, highlighting both the grandeur and tragedy of this timeless epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16990
ER  -