Greek War Fiction

Greek Mythology for Kids Get ready for epic adventures with gods, heroes, and monsters! Step into the exciting world of ancient Greek mythology, where gods rule from Mount Olympus, brave heroes take on impossible quests, and scary monsters lurk around every corner. Perfect for kids, tweens, and anyone who loves action-packed stories! Meet legendary characters and dive into amazing tales: ✅ Zeus – king of the gods with his mighty thunderbolts ✅ Athena – super smart goddess of wisdom and war ✅ Medusa – the scary monster who can turn anyone to stone ✅ Perseus – the fearless ...

Have you ever wondered why the themes of war, rage, and the long journey home still resonate so deeply today? The stories of the Trojan War and the voyage of Odysseus are the blueprints for every epic adventure. Homer's masterpieces explore the deepest corners of human emotion, from the thirst for glory to the ache of nostalgia. This complete collection brings together The Iliad and The Odyssey, transporting you to the dusty plains of Troy and the supernatural perils of the wine-dark sea.

Have you ever wondered why the echoes of the Trojan War and the trials of Odysseus still captivate the world today? The stories of Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus are the original blueprints for every tale of war, adventure, and resilience. In this comprehensive volume, experience the definitive epics of the ancient world.

The Peloponnesian War, one of history’s most pivotal conflicts, comes to vibrant life in this “unabashedly brilliant, epic, intelligent, and moving” (Kirkus Reviews) novel from the bestselling author of Gates of Fire. “Pressfield’s battlefield scenes rank with the most convincing ever...

Have you ever wondered why the themes of heroism and wrath in these ancient epics still resonate thousands of years later? The Iliad and The Odyssey stand as the twin pillars of Western civilization. In this definitive collection, you are transported to the Bronze Age, where gods walked among men and the fate of nations hung on the edge of a sword.

The New York Times bestseller from Margaret George, author of Mary, Called Magdalene and Elizabeth I With her amazing ability to summon the voices of historical characters, Margaret George tells the story of the woman whose face "launched a thousand ships" in Helen of Troy. Laden with doom, yet...

A woman from a small Greek village finds herself swept up in the long and storied history of her island—and its far–reaching impact—in this unforgettable story of love, passion, and resistance. Chania, Crete; 1941. When mainland Greece falls to the Germans after incredible and heroic...

He survived the war his captain waged on him. Now he's waging it on his son. Kallias comes home from Troy with his hands still shaped for a spear he no longer carries. Nineteen years earlier, a hidden island gave him the only peace he had known in ten years of war. His own captain tore it away in a single night of fire and rope, and Kallias has spent every year since folding that theft into silence. He built a house. He married a woman who learned to read his quiet the way other women read letters. He raised a daughter and a son and told himself the war had stayed behind him on the beach at...

The oldest story of rage in Western literature — complete, unabridged, and finally readable. Most people know how the Trojan War ends. Almost nobody has read the poem, because the poem is not about the war. The Iliad covers seven weeks in the tenth year of the siege. Troy is still standing when it ends. There is no wooden horse, no burning city, no Helen carried home. What there is instead is an argument between two men, and every death that follows from it. Agamemnon, who commands the Greek army, humiliates Achilles, who is the best fighter alive, by taking a woman from him in front of ...

Troy: The Most Coveted City of Antiquity Hector was always the hero Troy needed—loyal warrior, devoted son, dedicated husband. But before the war that would change everything, he lived a secret love with Penthesilea, the Amazon princess, who sparked in him a yearning for freedom. Years later, with Troy besieged by the Greek armies and the legend of Achilles growing stronger, Hector must face not only his enemies but also the agonizing choices between love and duty, courage and fear, life and death. Inspired by Homer’s Iliad, this retelling of the classic explores the forbidden love ...

Penelope Callas has crossed three gates. Only two remain. But as she draws closer to her sister’s soul, the god who stole it is no longer hiding in the shadows. Ares is done playing games. The god of war wants something from Pen, something he believes only she can give. And now that she has survived the third gate, he is ready to make his move. As Pen prepares to enter the fourth gate, she must face not only its brutal trials but also the growing power within herself. Her connection to the gods is deepening. Her past is unraveling. And the line between her mission and her destiny is ...

The Crown was never meant to last. But the king who forged it won’t let go. Months after the battle that nearly shattered Olympus, Lyra Thane serves as an uneasy guardian between gods and mortals. The fragile peace she helped broker is crumbling. Storms without divine origin batter the Aegean. Sacred ground cracks and bleeds. And something ancient is waking beneath the earth, something that knows her name. When a colossal entity tears through the sky declaring itself the Heir of the First King, Lyra discovers a devastating truth: the Crown of Dominion, an artefact forged from stolen Titan...

He was forged in blood. Marked by fire. Chosen by no god. Kalion was born to die in the gladiator pits of a forgotten moon. But when a divine warrior falls before him, Kalion touches the burning Lens—and lives. That shouldn’t be possible. The gods choose their champions. He was never meant to be one of them. Now Olympus watches him with suspicion. The Titans whisper his name in the void. And the forgotten creators of reality stir in their eternal sleep. Kalion is no hero. He doesn't want their war. But the fire inside him won’t go out. If the gods rule the stars, then he will set ...

An NPR Book of the Year A Crime Reads Best Crime Book of 2018 A vicious murder puts Bernie Gunther on the trail of World War 2 criminals in Greece in this riveting historical thriller in Philip Kerr's New York Times bestselling series. Munich, 1956. Bernie Gunther has a new name, a chip on his...

The Fall of Troy: A New Translation of Quintus Smyrnaeus Description What happens after Achilles dies? After ten years of war, when the Greeks' greatest hero falls, a desperate city and a fractured army must confront a truth they never expected: that absolute strength is not absolute at all. The Fall of Troy is the epic you've never read—a masterpiece of classical literature that completes the Trojan War story Homer left untold. Written by the fourth-century poet Quintus Smyrnaeus, the Posthomerica narrates the final, devastating years of the siege: the arrival of Penthesileia and her ...

On the island of Corfu, a British spy is dead and his double-agent is missing. Investigator Lucas Grant needs to find out what the hell's going on, before it’s too late. Only two miles across the sea lies Albania, where the secretive and brutal Hoxha communist regime guards its independence - and strategically invaluable naval bases - against the Soviet Union and NATO alike. Has the KGB found a way to change the balance of power? Landing on the unfamiliar island, Grant enlists the help of the local field agent - the dead man's lover - and uncovers a sinister, complex plot that threatens ...

Nine classic plays from the award-winning American dramatist, plus a selection of his poetry Eugene O'Neill’s revolutionary 20th century dramas changed the direction of American theatre, introducing European realism and experimental techniques to the US stage. He wrote more than 50 plays...

For twenty years, Ithaca has been ruled by a ghost. Penelope holds a ravaged kingdom together with patience, calculation, and a will no one dares underestimate. Telemachus has grown to manhood beneath the shadow of a father he cannot remember. And far across the sea, Odysseus—warrior, liar, king—is still fighting his way home. When the gods finally loosen their grip, survival will demand every weapon Odysseus possesses. His cunning carries him through shipwrecks, monsters, enchantments, hunger, and the kingdom of the dead. His pride condemns others to pay the price. With every tale he ...

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Dramatisations of selected novels and short stories by the acclaimed Robert Graves An acclaimed poet and novelist, Robert Graves is best remembered today for his immensely popular I, Claudius novels. He penned over 140 works in his lifetime, ranging from historical fiction to comic and...