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The Trojan War by Olivia E. Coolidge

The Trojan War

Paperback – Illustrated, October 29, 2001

Olivia E. Coolidge

HarperCollins · Paperback · October 29, 2001

In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend.

The ClassicsAncient CivilizationsGreek & Roman Mythsmythology
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Who it’s for
A vivid, accessible retelling gives legendary figures more dimension than their names suggest.
Themes
Trojan War, Layered heroes and gods, Fall of Troy
Genres
Greek & Roman Myths, Ancient Civilizations, The Classics

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About this book

In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

Myth, Made Human

A vivid, accessible retelling gives legendary figures more dimension than their names suggest.

Come here for

  • Heroes and gods treated as multidimensional characters

Expect

  • Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action
  • An accessible retelling of the Fall of Troy

Where it sits

Greek & Roman Myths100%
Ancient Civilizations39%
The Classics30%

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Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Boys & Men
  • The Classics
  • Ancient Civilizations
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  • Myths & Fables
  • Greek & Roman Myths
  • Magic & Fantasy
Authors
Olivia E. Coolidge
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 29, 2001
Format
Paperback
Theme
Trojan War · Layered heroes and gods · Fall of Troy
Reading lane
Action & Adventure