Description
By Jeanie Lang. Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson. Enter the legendary world of ancient heroes, mighty warriors, and epic battles in this captivating retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told.
In Stories from the Iliad: or the Siege of Troy Told to the Children, author Jeanie Lang introduces young readers to the timeless legends of the Iliad and the dramatic events surrounding the Trojan War. Drawing upon the immortal poetry traditionally attributed to Homer, this classic retelling transforms the ancient epic into a vivid and accessible narrative filled with courage, adventure, loyalty, and tragedy.
Readers are transported to the besieged city of Troy, where Greek heroes and Trojan defenders clash in a struggle that has echoed through literature for thousands of years. The story brings to life legendary figures such as Achilles, Hector, Helen of Troy, and Odysseus, while recounting the battles, rivalries, and moments of heroism that shaped the fate of Troy.
Written especially for younger audiences, Jeanie Lang’s graceful storytelling preserves the excitement and emotional power of the original epic while making the ancient world understandable and engaging for modern readers. Themes of honor, friendship, pride, sacrifice, and destiny run throughout the narrative, introducing readers to the foundations of classical mythology and literature.
This carefully restored reprint revives a beloved classic of children’s historical and mythological literature for a new generation. Ideal for students, families, homeschool libraries, and lovers of Greek mythology, Stories from the Iliad remains a timeless gateway into the heroic world of ancient epic and the enduring legends of the Trojan War.
About the author: Jeanie Lang (1875–1937) was a Scottish writer best known for her retellings of mythology, folklore, and classic literature for younger readers. She authored numerous works introducing children to the legends of ancient Greece, Rome, and the medieval world through clear and engaging storytelling.
About the illustrator: W. Heath Robinson (1872–1944) was a British illustrator, cartoonist, and artist renowned for his imaginative book illustrations and later for his humorous drawings of absurdly complex mechanical inventions. He illustrated numerous classics of mythology, fairy tales, and literature during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming one of Britain’s most distinctive and beloved illustrators.
Contents
Chapter I: The Story of What Led to the Siege of Troy
Chapter II: How Achilles and Agamemnon Fell Out
Chapter III: The Council
Chapter IV: The Fight between Paris and Menelaus
Chapter V: How Menelaus Was Wounded; and the Brave Deeds of Diomedes
Chapter VI: Hector and Andromache
Chapter VII: The Fight between Hector and Ajax
Chapter VIII: The Burning of the Dead; and the Battle of the Plain
Chapter IX: The Message to Achilles
Chapter X: The White Horses of Rhesus
Chapter XI: The Fighting on the Plain
Chapter XII: How Patroclus Fought and Died
Chapter XIII: The Rousing of Achilles
