The Song Of Troy by Colleen McCullough (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Song Of Troy by Colleen McCullough The tale of the Trojan War brilliantly retold by the bestselling author of THE THORN BIRDS. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The tragic and terrible drama of the war between Greeks and Trojans, the long siege of Troy and the impact of one womans beauty on the fate of two nations, is played out again in this dazzling novel based on Homers ILIAD.Meet enchanting Helen, who we first encounter as a spoiled teenager and whose passion for the handsome, reckless Paris leads to the betrayal of her husband, King Menelaus and the fall of the House of Troy. Powerful King Agamemnon with his terrifyingly ambitious wife Klytemnestra and his soothsaying mistress Kassandra. Odysseus, doomed to wander the Aegean for twenty long years; brave Achilles, who is haunted by the mad shade of his mother; the heroes Hektor and Ajax and many more. Notes Reissue in new format, telling of the tragic and terrible war between the Greeks and the Trojans, the siege of Troy and the impact of one womans beauty. Based on Homers Iliad. Author Biography Colleen McCullough is the author of THE THORN BIRDS, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. A neuroscientist by training, she is best known for her many works of fiction. She lives in Australia. Review McCullough has written a beginners guide to Homer, cutting away every last trace of poetry to expose the narrative below... She has done us all a service, reminding those familiar with the classics of the wonder of one of the greatest stories ever told. Each characters personal history is a fascinating story in itself and she retells it as if she were telling a fairy story to a child. - Guardian.There is much more to Colleen McCullough than The Thorn Birds... There are exciting moments, pacy moments, sexy and romantic moments. - Sunday Times. Promotional The tale of the Trojan War brilliantly retold by the bestselling author of THE THORN BIRDS. Long Description The tragic and terrible drama of the war between Greeks and Trojans, the long siege of Troy and the impact of one womans beauty on the fate of two nations, is played out again in this dazzling novel based on Homers ILIAD.Meet enchanting Helen, who we first encounter as a spoiled teenager and whose passion for the handsome, reckless Paris leads to the betrayal of her husband, King Menelaus and the fall of the House of Troy. Powerful King Agamemnon with his terrifyingly ambitious wife Klytemnestra and his soothsaying mistress Kassandra. Odysseus, doomed to wander the Aegean for twenty long years; brave Achilles, who is haunted by the mad shade of his mother; the heroes Hektor and Ajax and many more. Review Quote McCullough has written a beginners guide to Homer, cutting away every last trace of poetry to expose the narrative below... She has done us all a service, reminding those familiar with the classics of the wonder of one of the greatest stories ever told. Each characters personal history is a fascinating story in itself and she retells it as if she were telling a fairy story to a child. - Guardian.There is much more to Colleen McCullough than The Thorn Birds... There are exciting moments, pacy moments, sexy and romantic moments. - Sunday Times. Promotional "Headline" The tale of the Trojan War brilliantly retold by the bestselling author of THE THORN BIRDS. Description for Sales People The story of Troy is one of the greatest ever told - a 3,000-year-old saga of love, hate, vengeance and betrayal. Details ISBN140911855X Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2010 ISBN-10 140911855X ISBN-13 9781409118558 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations map Pages 496 DEWEY 823 Publication Date 2010-03-04 Language English UK Release Date 2010-03-04 Author Colleen McCullough Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-30 NZ Release Date 2010-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:26024681;

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