Tales Of Troy - Andrew Lang - Bog

Tales of Troy: Ulysses, The Sacker of Cities is a book written by Andrew Lang. It is a collection of stories that retell the legendary tales of ancient Greece, specifically focusing on the adventures of Ulysses, the cunning hero who played a pivotal role in the Trojan War. The book is divided into chapters that chronicle Ulysses' journey from his early days as a young prince to his eventual return to Ithaca after the war. Along the way, readers are introduced to a cast of characters that includes gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals, all of whom Ulysses encounters on his epic odyssey. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and accessible, making it an ideal choice for readers of all ages who are interested in Greek mythology and epic tales of adventure.The war might now have ended, but an evil and foolish thought came to Pandarus, a prince of Ida, who fought for the Trojans. He chose to shoot an arrow at Menelaus, contrary to the sworn vows of peace, and the arrow pierced the breastplate of Menelaus through the place where the clasped plates meet, and drew his blood. Then Agamemnon, who loved his brother dearly, began to lament, saying that if he died, the army would all go home and Trojans would dance on the grave of Menelaus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.