| Author |
Erskine, John, 1879-1951 |
| Translator |
Tuomikoski, Aino, 1889-1958 |
| Uniform Title |
The private life of Helen of Troy. Finnish
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| Title |
Troijan Helena yksityiselämässään
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1927.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Private_Life_of_Helen_of_Troy_(book)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Troijan Helena yksityiselämässään" by John Erskine is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work provides a fictionalized account of the life of Helena of Troy, exploring her experiences and thoughts as she navigates the aftermath of the Trojan War and her relationship with Menelaos. The narrative offers an intimate glimpse into Helena's character, portraying her not only as a figure of legendary beauty but also as a woman with complex emotions and societal dilemmas. At the start of the novel, Helena returns to her home after the destruction of Troy, quickly confronting the reality of her existence beyond her famed beauty. The opening scenes depict the tension between her and Menelaos, who grapples with his feelings of betrayal and a desire for revenge. Yet, as they engage in conversation, the complexity of their relationship emerges, revealing both love and resentment, as well as the burdens of their past choices. Through their dialogue, the story hints at themes of fidelity, the repercussions of war, and the pressure of societal expectations, establishing an evocative groundwork for Helena's journey toward understanding and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Trojan War -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mythology, Greek -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Greeks -- Turkey -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Troy (Extinct city) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74505 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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