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About this audiobook
Rediscover the tragic romance that ignited the ancient world in this narrative poem centered on the Spartan queen. Moving beyond the battlefield, the story focuses on the emotional turmoil and inevitable fate of the woman blamed for the destruction of a civilization. The verses capture the beauty, guilt, and sorrow of the mythological figure, offering a more intimate perspective on the Trojan War. It is a lyrical tribute to the power of beauty and the destructive nature of desire.
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Rating★★★★ 3.5 (124)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 25, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part 1 THE COMING OF PARIS
5Part 5 THE WAR
2Part 2 THE SPELL OF APHRODITE
6Part 6 THE SACK OF TROY. THE RETURN OF HELEN: Note
3Part 3 THE FLIGHT OF HELEN
7IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
4Part 4 THE DEATH OF CORYTHUS
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