The Fall of Troy by active 4th century Smyrnaeus Quintus

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Author Quintus, Smyrnaeus, active 4th century
Translator Way, Arthur S. (Arthur Sanders), 1847-1930
Title The Fall of Troy
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posthomerica
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Douglas B. Killings
Summary "The Fall of Troy" by Quintus Smyrnaeus is an epic poem likely composed in the mid-4th century A.D. This literary work serves as a continuation and expansion of the events surrounding the Trojan War, specifically detailing the aftermath of Hector's death and the eventual fall of the city of Troy. The narrative introduces key heroic figures, including the Amazonian queen Penthesileia, who passionately enters the fray in a desperate attempt to aid the besieged Trojans. The opening of "The Fall of Troy" vividly portrays the arrival of Penthesileia, the fierce and beautiful warrior queen of the Amazons, who seeks to redeem herself after accidentally killing her sister. As she prepares for battle, the poem highlights her captivating beauty and formidable prowess, rekindling hope among the Trojans. Yet, her pride leads her into combat against Achilles. The ensuing battle is one of valor and ferocity, ultimately leading to her tragic demise at the hands of Achilles, which demoralizes the Trojan forces. This portion sets the stage for the themes of heroism, fate, and the glory and tragedy of war that permeate the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject Trojan War -- Poetry
Subject Troy (Extinct city) -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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