Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang is a collection of stories from ancient Greek mythology. The book includes tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and epic battles. The stories are retold in Lang's signature style, combining his love of storytelling with his extensive knowledge of classical literature.The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the Trojan War. The stories in this section include the kidnapping of Helen, the Trojan horse, and the fall of Troy. The second section of the book covers a range of other myths and legends, including the adventures of Odysseus, the labors of Heracles, and the tragic story of Orpheus and Eurydice.Lang's retellings are engaging and accessible, making them perfect for readers of all ages. The book is also beautifully illustrated, with black and white drawings by H.J. Ford. Overall, Tales of Troy and Greece is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its tales of heroism, adventure, and mythology.1907. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang was highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. In this volume, Lang drew upon his classical learning to recreate the Greek myths for children. He follows Ulysses from his boyhood, through the Trojan Wars, to his voyage to seek the son of Achilles. The story of Helen of Troy, and the Trojan Horse, is told with the pace of a modern adventure. Lang's collection of retold myths includes Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, and recounts the lives and heroic deeds of two other major figures: Theseus, who slew the Minotaur; and Perseus, who freed the princess Andromeda as one of his many tests, with the helo of the gorgon's head. Perseus, Andromeda, and her parents, Cephus and Cassiopeia, are remembered in the constellations of the summer sky. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.