Black Ships Before Troy
The Story of the Iliad
Book • 1967
Black Ships Before Troy is a retelling of the Trojan War, adapted from Homer's Iliad for children.
The story follows the events from the birth of Paris to the construction of the Trojan Horse.
It includes the key figures of the war, such as Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector, and explores themes of passion, pride, and revenge.
The book is illustrated by Alan Lee and is praised for its compelling vision, sensitivity to language, and powerful storytelling.
The story follows the events from the birth of Paris to the construction of the Trojan Horse.
It includes the key figures of the war, such as Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector, and explores themes of passion, pride, and revenge.
The book is illustrated by Alan Lee and is praised for its compelling vision, sensitivity to language, and powerful storytelling.
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