Scenes from Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, that reveal the story of a war between the Greeks and the Trojans. Learn of the beauty of Helen, the fatal weakness of brave Achilles, and the mystery of the fabled Trojan Horse.
Presents several stories from Homer's epic poem about the Trojan War, "The Iliad," covering such elements as the events that spark the war, Helen's beauty, Achilles' fatal flaw, and the ruse of the Trojan horse, and discusses themes that shed light on ancient Greek life and beliefs.
Critical discussion of three Shakespeare plays, Troilus and Cressida, All's Well that Ends Well, and Measure for Measure, that defy attempts to classify them as either comedy, romance, tragedy, or satire.
Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate. Set during the Trojan War.
Recounts the involvement of Odysseus and the other Greek heroes in the Trojan War and the hardships and adventures endured by Odysseus on his way home from the war. Site reconstructions, photographs, and other archeological evidence depict the civilization of the Greek world at the time of this legendary story.
A retelling of the story of the Trojan War illustrated with collages featuring newspaper clippings of modern events from World War I through the Persian Gulf war.
