Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 10 (of 15), Greek

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Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 10 (of 15), Greek

by Charles Morris

EN·~9 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total

Historical Tales

1:42

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:49

HOW TROY WAS TAKEN.

24:22

THE VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS.

15:24

THESEUS AND ARIADNE.

11:54

THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES.

12:43

LYCURGUS AND THE SPARTAN LAWS.

14:56

ARISTOMENES, THE HERO OF MESSENIA.

10:24

SOLON, THE LAW-GIVER OF ATHENS.

15:20

THE FORTUNE OF CRŒSUS.

13:04

Description

Step into a richly illustrated world where legend meets history, and ancient Greece comes alive in vivid prose. This volume gathers some of the most celebrated Greek narratives—from the daring contest of the goddesses that set the Trojan war in motion, to the bold deeds of heroes such as Paris, Hector, and the warriors who rallied to avenge a spurned king. Each story is retold with careful attention to the poetic source while adding striking details from other traditions, allowing listeners to feel the drama of love, betrayal, and the clash of armies without losing the timeless charm of the originals.

The collection also offers a visual journey through classic scenes: the elegant shepherd of Olympia, the fierce parting of Hector and Andromache, and the towering ruins of the Parthenon. Whether you are familiar with the myths or hearing them for the first time, these narratives provide a clear, engaging gateway to the romance of reality that shaped the ancient world.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (528K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Kline, Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-05-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Morris

Charles Morris

1833–1922

Best known for turning history and current events into lively, accessible reading, this prolific American writer worked across journalism, fiction, and popular nonfiction. His books aimed to bring big subjects within reach of everyday readers.

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