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The Fall of Troy
by Quintus, Smyrnaeus, active 4th century
About this book
Creators: active 4th century Smyrnaeus Quintus and Arthur S. Way (1847-1930) [Translator] "The Fall of Troy" by Quintus of Smyrna is an epic poem written in the 3rd century AD. It continues the story of the Trojan War from where Homer's Iliad ends, spanning from Hector's death to Troy's final destruction. The narrative follows the arrival of the Amazon warrior Penthesileia, the tragic fate of Achilles, the bitter contest for his armor, and the cunning stratagem of the wooden horse that seals Troy's doom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1185
Subjects
Classics of LiteratureMythology, Legends & FolklorePoetryEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into EnglishTrojan War -- PoetryTroy (Extinct city) -- PoetryLanguage and Literatures: PA