Helen of Troy: The Story Behind the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer’s account of Helen’s life to frame her own...
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For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer’s account of Helen’s life to frame her own investigation. Tracing the cultural impact that Helen has had on both the ancient world and Western civilization, Hughes explores Helen’s role and representations in literature and in art throughout the ages. This is a masterly work of historical inquiry about one of the world’s most famous women.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781400076000 (1400076005)
Publish date: 2007-01-09
Publisher: Vintage
Pages no: 512
Edition language: English
Well written, mostly scholarly (but not boring) book that explores the idea, myths and mystery of Helen of Troy, what her life might have been like (archaeology stuff) and what she means to different people/times.
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