Geras, Adele Troy.Il. by Erich Lessing & Giraudon. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-15-204570-8. Orlando Orlando, city, United States Orlando (ôrlăn`dō), city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. , FL: Harcourt Books, 2000. 358 pp. $6.95. In this age-old story from a different point of view, Geras takes the reader into the city of Troy during the last days of the war of Helen. Unlike other renditions of this mythological myth·o·log·i·cal also myth·o·log·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or recorded in myths or mythology. 2. Fabulous; imaginary. myth tale, the story is told through a young woman's perspective. It is interesting to see how these hard times may have affected the young adults involved in this well-known conflict. Love, war, heroism Heroism See also Bravery. Achilles Greek hero without whom Troy could not have been taken. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Aeneas Trojan hero; legendary founder of Roman race. [Rom. Lit. , and poetic irony make this book an enjoyable read for anyone. Ages 10 and up. Reviewed by Aaron Condon, Olney, MD |
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