613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses Cover
      by LovelyMay The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses begins in Ithaca, a rugged island where steep hills met the sea, and simplicity thrived over grandeur. This mountainous kingdom, ruled by Laertes, lacked the wide plains that enabled chariot warfare, leaving its warriors to fight on foot. Despite the absence of horses, the land was abundant with goats, sheep, and deer, while its surrounding waters provided rich catches of fish. Summers were long and golden, winters short and gentle. Wildflowers carpeted the slopes, and…
    • How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses Cover
      by LovelyMay How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses offers a glimpse into an era where myth and reality blended seamlessly, and daily life revolved around order, valor, and ritual. Greece was not yet a unified nation but a cluster of small, independent kingdoms, each governed by its own monarch. These rulers lived in heavily guarded cities, built with immense stone walls so grand that later ages imagined them crafted by giants. At the core stood palaces, functioning as the center of governance and social life. Their…
    • The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands Cover
      by LovelyMay The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands unfolds in a time where honor, lineage, and beauty determined the shape of empires. Helen, unmatched in grace, is the daughter of King Tyndareus and the focus of countless noble suitors. Princes from every corner of Greece present themselves, eager to claim her hand and the prestige it offers. Among them is Ulysses of Ithaca, a man of sharp wit but modest means. He lacks the lavish gifts and fine horses of others, but his skills in speech and archery, and his wise…
    • Valour of Eurypylus Cover
      by LovelyMay Valour of Eurypylus begins as grief deepens in the Greek encampment following the tragic loss of Aias. Ulysses, burdened with regret over the quarrel concerning Achilles’ arms, now reflects on the price paid in pride and rivalry. The Greeks, though seasoned in victory, find their spirit dimming as the list of the fallen grows longer. Achilles, Patroclus, and now Aias—names once spoken with reverence are now remembered in mourning. Menelaus, seeing morale falter, suggests retreat, provoking debate among…
    • The Slaying of Paris Cover
      by LovelyMay The Slaying of Paris marks a pivotal moment in the closing arc of the Trojan War saga, where vengeance, fate, and long-awaited justice converge. With Deiphobus now leading the Trojans, the Greeks grow weary and frustrated, unable to bring the war to its end. Calchas, their trusted seer, calls for the return of Philoctetes—an archer left behind on the island of Lemnos because of a festering wound that once drove his comrades away. Years of solitude hardened Philoctetes, who survived only through…
    • How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree Cover
      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree brings to light a critical turning point in the long and arduous Trojan War. The Greeks, weary from years of failed assaults, stood at a crossroads as their hopes for a victorious siege began to fade. Helen remained in Troy, not through her own will, but due to Trojan pride and their refusal to return her. Now the wife of Deiphobus, her fate continued to stir the conflict's flames. Ulysses, known for his sharp intellect, realized that brute strength…
    • The End of Troy and the Saving of Helen Cover
      by LovelyMay The End of Troy and the Saving of Helen unfolds during the waning hours of a war that spanned a decade, yet ends in a single night of clever deception. After years of bloodshed, both sides were weary, their hopes hanging by threads of prophecy and pride. The Greeks, having seemingly abandoned their siege, left behind a mysterious wooden horse that loomed as a parting enigma. At first, the Trojans hesitated, their instincts dulled by years of resistance and recent relief. The city, still scarred by war,…
    • Derrick Vaughan, Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.
    • Chapter I‑Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist opens with Sydney Wharncliffe’s personal account of a man the world sees as an overnight literary success. Wharncliffe aims to correct this misconception, explaining that Derrick Vaughan’s path was not marked by sudden fame, but by years of steady, passionate work. Public admiration, though sincere, often misses the quiet perseverance behind his rise. Newspaper sketches and magazine features may capture his likeness, but they fail to convey the depth of…
    • Chapter II-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with the bright anticipation of summer and an invitation that would change the course of Derrick’s life. Calverley of Exeter organizes a two-week cruise aboard the Aurora, and among the select guests is Freda Merrifield—a recent school-leaver with a freshness that captivates instantly. Derrick, though accustomed to social ease, is struck not by Freda's beauty alone but by the sincerity of her manner and the ease with which she engages the world around…
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