424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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At a critical moment, with the Greek ships under threat, Patroclus seeks Achilles' aid, proposing to wear his armor and lead the fresh Myrmidons into battle. Achilles consents but instructs Patroclus to only repel the Trojans, not pursue them. Patroclus, donning Achilles' feared armor, successfully pushes the Trojans back with the Myrmidons' aid, mistakenly believing Achilles has returned to the fray. Despite his victory near the ships, Patroclus overextends into the Trojan ranks, aiming to breach their…-
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In the tale of "The Cruelty of Achilles, and the Ransoming of Hector" from "Tales of Troy," the story begins with the ghost of Patroclus appearing to Achilles, urging him to conduct funeral rites. Achilles responds by gathering wood for a massive funeral pyre, covering Patroclus in white linen, and sacrificing cattle along with twelve Trojan prisoners as an honor—but this act is marked by shame due to Achilles' wrath and grief. After the pyre burns through the night, Patroclus' bones are encased in gold…
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In the chapter “How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy” from "Tales of Troy," the narrative progresses after Hector's burial, with the siege of Troy continuing languidly. The Greeks, inexperienced in siege warfare, cannot breach the Trojans' defenses, bolstered by their anticipation of reinforcements, including the Amazons and the Khita, led by King Memnon. Central to Trojan defense is the Palladium, an ancient divine image within the temple of Pallas Athene, believed to secure Troy's…
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In ancient Ithaca, a rugged, mountainous island on Greece's west coast, reigned a king named Laertes. This tiny kingdom, described as shield-shaped due to its twin peaks and valley, lacked horses, thus, chariot warfare was absent. Laertes' son, Ulysses, unlike others, fought on foot. Despite the absence of horses, Ithaca flourished with livestock and wildlife, and its seas teemed with fish, ensuring a prosperous life for its inhabitants. Its climate was mild, adorned with a long summer and brief winter,…
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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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