The Trojan War

by Olivia E. Coolidge

Overview

In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780618154289
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/29/2001
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	172,448
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.68(d)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Olivia Coolidge was born in London, England, in 1908. She received her education at Somerville College, Oxford University, where her main subjects included Latin, Greek, and philosophy. These studies helped her earn her place in the pantheon on children's literature through her mythological retellings demonstrating careful research and the adriot capacity to bring the past to life.

Table of Contents

	A Table of the Chief Characters	vii
	Introduction	ix
I.	Prologue
1.	The Golden Apple	3
2.	Helen	12
3.	The Madness of Odysseus	16
4.	The Discovery of Achilles	22
5.	Iphigenia	26
II.	Opening
1.	The Trojan Princes	35
2.	The Foremost Man	43
3.	The Host Musters	50
4.	Troilus and Cressida	58
5.	The Time of Discouragement	68
III.	The Wrath of Achilles
1.	The Quarrel	75
2.	The Combat	80
3.	Hector and Andromache	86
4.	A Night Adventure	90
5.	The Death of Patroclus	101
6.	The Death of Hector	108
7.	Funeral Games	119
8.	The Ransom	125
IV.	The Close of the War
1.	The Queen of the Amazons	133
2.	The Last Fight of Achilles	139
3.	The Armor of Achilles	146
4.	Pyrrhus	156
5.	The Bow of Heracles	161
6.	Oenone	169
7.	The Taking of the Palladium	175
V.	The Fall of Troy
1.	The Trojan Horse	187
2.	The Sack of Troy	194
3.	The Women	201
VI.	The Return of the Heroes
1.	Agamemnon's Death	211
2.	The Adventures of Menelaus	219
3.	Nestor at Home	228
4.	In The House of the Swineherd	236
5.	The Bow is Bent	242
	A List of Characters and Places	254

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Sequel to the author’s Greek Myths, this is written in the same lucid, simple, yet powerful prose." School Library Journal, Starred

"Here for today’s readers is one of the world’s great stories." Kirkus Reviews

Editorial Reviews

"Sequel to the author's Greek Myths written in the same lucid, simple, yet powerful prose. Fine addition to our hero tales, this is highly recommended for all libraries." School Library Journal, Starred —

From the Publisher

Sequel to the author's Greek Myths, this is written in the same lucid, simple, yet powerful prose.

School Library Journal