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100	1		_aLang, Andrew, _d1844-1912
245	1	0	_aHelen of Troy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-05-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1882 George Bell and Sons edition by David Price
520			_a"Helen of Troy" by Andrew Lang is a poetic narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the legendary figure of Helen, often described as the most beautiful woman in the world, and the fateful events surrounding her abduction by Paris, which lead to the Trojan War. The narrative is rich in imagery and steeped in themes of love, desire, longing, and the catastrophic consequences that follow the whims of gods and mortals alike. The opening of "Helen of Troy" sets a dramatic scene with the arrival of Paris at the palace of Menelaus, King of Lacedaemon. The festivities and rituals of hospitality are depicted as Menelaus hosts Paris, who stands out as a remarkably handsome figure. As the banquet unfolds, Paris reveals his intentions to seek Helen's hand, invoking the goddess Aphrodite's influence. The chapter introduces Helen, who is portrayed as both a thriving figure of beauty and a harbinger of doom, setting the stage for the tumultuous events that will ensue. By the end of this portion, we sense the growing tension as Helen is beckoned by fate and love, leading her away from her current life and towards inevitable tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHelen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3229
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