424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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In the age of Ulysses, Greece was a collection of small kingdoms, each with its own monarch, nobility, and clear societal hierarchy. Kings ruled over their domains from heavily fortified cities, surrounded by massive stone walls that later generations attributed to giant builders. These rulers presided from palaces that were centers of administrative and social life, featuring grand halls where the fire burned continuously. This setting was not just the heart of political power but also of cultural life,…-
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In "The Wooing of Helen of The Fair Hands," the narrative sets in an ancient time marked by the valor and quests of young princes aiming at marriage with prestigious ladies. Among these ladies, Helen, the daughter of King Tyndicus, stands peerless in beauty, attracting suitors from far and wide. Despite the considerable competition, Ulysses, hailing from a small kingdom, joins the contest for Helen's hand. Unlike his taller, wealthier opponents adorned in gold, Ulysses, a man of shorter stature with broad…
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TROJAN VICTORIES
The chapter "Trojan Victories" from "Tales of Troy" unfolds amidst the tumult and valor of ancient warfare, rekindling the events that pushed the Greeks and Trojans deeper into conflict. Pandarus, a Trojan prince, ignites the flames of war anew by breaking the peace oath and wounding Menelaus with an arrow, provoking Greek fury. Agamemnon, stirred by brotherly love and the threat of dishonor, rallies the Greeks, accusing leaders like Ulysses and Diomede of cowardice, a charge both swiftly refute. The…-
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BATTLE AT THE SHIPS
With the break of dawn, Agamemnon, the Greek king, awakens, his fear dissipated. He armors himself, orders the chiefs in front of their chariots, and the army takes formation, with spearmen in the center and bowmen and slingers at the flanks under a foreboding black cloud raining red. The Trojans, with Hector in shining armor darting across their ranks like a fleeting star, assemble on a height across the plain. As the two armies collide, a brutal struggle ensues, likened to reapers slicing through corn.…-
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DEATH OF ACHILLES
**Death of Achilles - Summary** In this chapter of "Tales of Troy," the narrative unfolds with Ulysses reminiscing about Helen's role in the Trojan War. Her beauty remains unmatched, yet her sorrow grows, knowing she's the cause of such strife. Ulysses stays silent about an ominous prophecy involving the Amazons, a fierce race of warrior women. Their queen, Penthesilea, driven by both ambition and grief over her sister's accidental death, leads twelve Amazons to Troy, hoping to achieve glory or a noble…-
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VALOUR OF EURYPYLUS
In "Tales of Troy," the death of Aias (Ajax) brings deep sorrow to the Greek camp, particularly affecting Ulysses (Odysseus), who regrets the controversy over Achilles' arms that led Aias to his demise. Despite their victories, the Greeks feel the toll of war, having lost many heroes, including Achilles and Patroclus. Doubt and weariness grip them, leading to a proposal by Menelaus to abandon the siege, a test of their resolve. Diomede (Diomedes) and Ulysses reject this, with Ulysses announcing plans to…-
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THE SLAYING OF PARIS
In "The Slaying of Paris" from "Tales of Troy," the Greek army, facing new challenges under Trojan leader Deiphobus, seeks advice from their seer Calchas. He instructs them to retrieve Philoctetes, a skilled archer abandoned on Lemnos due to a venomous, incurable wound caused by a dragon. Residing in misery, left to fend off with sea birds, his existence is marked by constant agony and isolation. Ulysses and Diomede are dispatched to bring him back, promising healing and honors. Upon arrival at the…-
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Following Paris's death, Helen remained captivated in Troy, now taken by Deiphobus, Paris's brother, due to the Trojans' refusal to return her to the Greeks, who continued their siege on Troy. Despite their valiant efforts, the Greek attacks on the Trojan walls were repelled, leading them to seek counsel from the prophet Calchas. He advised employing cunning, inspired by an omen involving a hawk and a dove, suggesting deception over direct confrontation. Ulysses proposed a cunning plan: constructing a…
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In the culminating events of the Trojan War, as depicted in "Tales of Troy," the Trojans witnessed the Greek fleet's departure and discovered their deserted camp and a giant wooden horse left behind, amidst their joy and suspicion. The Trojans, upon finding Sinon—a Greek left intentionally—were initially hostile but became intrigued by his fabricated story of being a scapegoat for the Greeks, condemned to death as a sacrifice to the gods for a safe journey home. Sinon cunningly persuaded the Trojans of…
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I ‑The woman in the Alcove
In "The Woman with the Diamond," the narrator, a plain but immensely happy girl, experiences an unexpected turn of events at a grand ball in New York. She does not see herself as lovable due to her plain appearance and has dedicated her life to nursing, believing love was not meant for her. However, this changes when Anson Durand, a man she admires, chooses her over more vivacious women, declaring his love in a secluded conservatory. He professes his love passionately, asking her to marry him soon, which…-
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