Thompson, Diane P.

"This book starts with an overview of the Bronze Age when the Trojan War occurred, and then follows a selection of the major literature about this war from Homer down through the ages and on to the Internet. Each retelling of the Troy story is discussed in its historical context and includes a synopsis of the story itself"--Provided by publisher.

Offers an overview of literary works about the Trojan War, Greek mythology, and the tradition of Troy stories, with information on the history and archaeology of the Mycenaean Bronze Age and the city of Troy, an overview of ancient Greek oral poetry, and a survey of Troy stories from Homer through the twentieth century.