Helen of Troy
About this book
Helen (; ), commonly known as Helen of Troy and sometimes as Helen of Sparta, is a figure in Greek mythology said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world. She was believed to have been the daughter of Zeus by Leda or Nemesis, and the sister of Clytemnestra, Castor, Pollux, Philonoe, Phoebe and Timandra. She was first married to King Menelaus of Sparta "who became by her the father of Hermione, and, according to others, of Nicostratus also." Her subsequent marriage to Paris of Troy was the most immediate cause of the Trojan War
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 124 readers · 108 pages · ≈ 2 h 00 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Helen of Troy?
About ≈ 2 h 00 m — 108 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Helen of Troy?
108 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Helen of Troy?
It sits on the Poetry, Historical Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is Helen of Troy in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Helen of Troy?
The main characters include Helen of Troy, Queen of Sparta.
Who wrote Helen of Troy?
Andrew Lang (1844–1912).
Where can I read Helen of Troy online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library