Tales of Troy and Greece - Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang’s tales of Achilles, the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Ulysses, Hector, and the Amazons form a rich tapestry that has enthralled and delighted readers of all ages since its publication over a century ago. The prolific Scottish poet and novelist was also renowned as an avid collector of folk and fairy tales. His enthusiasm and devotion to the power and greatness of stories that have been passed from generation to generation and kept alive with each subsequent retelling are evident within the pages of Tales of Troy and Greece.

Tailored for young readers, the tales in this collection will take you on a journey to other worlds where things are never quite what they seem, where heroes face immeasurable odds and almost impossible tasks, and where gods and goddesses interact with mere mortals on a daily basis. Lang is accomplished at painting epic pictures with words and has a knack for bringing old myths to life in a manner that even the most modern reader can relate to. Lang’s words resound with the wit and wisdom of the ancient world and will transport the reader back in time to when these remarkable tales were first told.