Beautifully descriptive and thrillingly captivating, this novel, by whitbread prizewinning author lindsay clarke, is th. The war at troy troy quartet, book 2 by lindsay clarke. The war at troy by lindsay clarke paperback harpercollins. The war at troy the troy quartet, book 2 by lindsay clarke. Apr 02, 2010 the war at troy speaks to a world still racked by violent conflict in ways which address important aspects of our own experience while at the same time providing imaginative access to the rich store of mythology which is our heritage from the ancient world.
By taking on greek myths that have been the cornerstone of western civ since, well, the creation of western civ, you had best be prepared for some intense criticism. Enraged by the betrayal of helen and paris, menelaus and his brother, the high king agamemnon, gather their allies and. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lindsay clarke books online. Within the pages of war at troy lindsay clarke further distills the conflict into a. I have decided to set down everything i know of the stories of the war at troy of the way it began, of the way it was fought, and of the way in which it was ended. Here, bouncing back and forth across the millennia, comes the book of the film of the book. Whitbread awardwinner clarke follows up the war at troy 2004 with a splendid retelling of the odyssey on his tenyear journey home after the fall of troy, wily war hero odysseuss promise of solidarity with his kingly neighbors brought many reluctant warriors into the trojan adventure at the beginning, and odysseus came up with the clever idea for the equine gift that sealed the city. Book description part two of the troy quartet bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. After ten years of fighting and a savage final massac. Lindsay clarke too breathes vigorous new life into the myths of homers iliad through.
It would be tempting to say that lindsay clarke has written not one masterpiece but two, but on reading the war at troy and the return from troy one after the other, it seems closer to their genius to say that he has written one complete masterpiece in which. Apr 28, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of lindsay clarke books online. The war at troy the troy quartet, book 2 by lindsay. In marked contrast to the recent summer blockbuster, troy, clarke still finds room for the gods in the war at troy.
A novel by valerio massimo manfredi published in 2004. Agamemnon sails back to mycenae, where clytaemnestra has. The war at troy by lindsay clarke overdrive rakuten. After ten years of fighting and a savage final massacre, the victors quarrel over what remains and turn their minds to home. I havent read homers works since college and, quite frankly, dont have as much time to decipher the format as i used to. The author writes in a manner that would please the best bard of ithaca, and was quite the pleasurable read. The spoils of troy the troy quartet, book 3 by lindsay clarke.
Whitbreadwinner clarke the chymical wedding, 1989, etc. The troy quartet series book 3 lindsay clarke author 2019 the return from troy the troy quartet series. Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. He worked in education for many years, in africa, america and the uk, before becoming a fulltime writer. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. After ten years of war, troy has fallen, yet the gods have turned against the victorious argivesand their ordeals have only just begun.
Part three of the troy quartet bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. Buy the war at troy by lindsay clarke 9780007152551 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Soon after moving to the secluded norfolk village of munding, alex darken has a disturbing encounter with the ageing poet edward nesbit and his young lover laura. Return from troy by lindsay clarke, paperback barnes.
The war at troy by lindsay clarke 400pp, harpercollins. Publication date 2006 topics odysseus, king of ithaca. The third book focuses on the 10th and final year of the war. The spoils of troy by lindsay clarke overdrive rakuten. Part two of the troy quartet bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there.
One way of explaining the trojan war is to blame it on adultery. The trojan war, the iliad revisited, popular historical. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The war at troy is a delightful addition tale that acts as a glue of sorts for the iliad, filling in missing details of the original epic.
Whitbread awardwinner clarke follows up the war at troy 2004 with a splendid retelling of the odyssey. May 22, 2004 the war at troy by lindsay clarke harpercollins. Read the water theatre by lindsay clarke available from rakuten kobo. The first two books deal with the myths that surround the odysseus and the beginnings of the trojan war. The war at troy the troy quartet, book 2 lindsay clarke. Beginning with the king of ithaca 2008 iliffes novels retell this favourite and ancient tale with a freshness that brings to life again the fateful events that ended up in troys destruction and the beginning of legends that still. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the war at troy the troy quartet, book 2.
Lindsay clarkes version is slow to start, but does. So that those stories should not pass from the earth, i have decided to set down everything i know of the stories of the war at troy of the way it began, of the way it was fought, and of the way in which it was ended. The war at troy the troy quartet, book 2 kindle edition by clarke, lindsay. They are obsessively researching the lives of sir henry agnew and his daughter louisa who lived in munding in the nineteenth century and were deeply engaged in alchemical practices. On his tenyear journey home after the fall of troy, wily war hero odysseuss promise of solidarity with his kingly neighbors brought many reluctant warriors into the trojan adventure at the beginning, and odysseus came up with the clever idea for the equine gift that sealed the citys fate. Here, bouncing back and forth across the millennia, comes the book of the film of. There would have been no war if the trojan prince paris had kept. With these words phemius the bard of ithaca and friend to odysseus opens lindsay clarkes new retelling of the myths and. The war at troy the troy quartet, book 2 ebook by lindsay. Chymical wedding ebok lindsay clarke 9781846881688 bokus. With these words, phemius the bard of ithaca and friend to odysseus, opens lindsay clarke s compelling new retelling of the myths and legends that grew up around the war that was fought for the bronze age city of troy and have magnetized the imagination of the world ever since. Acclaimed author lindsay clarke won the 1989 whitbread prize for fiction with chymical wedding and is also wellknown for alices masque. Traumatized by the slaughter that his ingenuity unleashed upon the people of troy, odysseus believes himself unworthy of.
Mar 30, 2005 if helen of troy is the face that launched a thousand ships, then perhaps the trojan war is the tale that launched a thousand retellings. A prince of troy the troy quartet series book 1 lindsay clarke author 2019. King of ithaca 2008the gates of troy 2009the armour of achilles 2010 the war at troy. He was educated at heath grammar school in halifax and at kings college cambridge. The war at troy speaks to a world still racked by violent conflict in ways which address important aspects of our own experience while at the same time providing imaginative access to the rich store of mythology which is our heritage from the ancient world. Enraged by the betrayal of helen and paris, menelaus and his brother, the high king agamemnon, gather their allies and set out to. The spoils of troy the troy quartet, book 3 ebook by. He has extensive knowledge of mythology and legend and runs workshops in the uk and abroad. War music by christopher logue, a modernist retelling of books 1 8 and 16. I read lindsay clarkes the war at troy before the return from troy was released and since i enjoyed the first book so much, i couldnt wait for the arrival of the second. Peleus and thetis provide a good example of the most dangerous part of planning a wedding.
In various accounts of the war, she warned the trojans about the greeks hiding inside the trojan horse, agamemnons death, her own demise at the hands of aegisthus and clytemnestra, her mother hecubas fate, odysseuss tenyear wanderings before returning to his home, and the murder of aegisthus and clytemnestra by the latters children electra and. Paris and helen, agamemnon and clytaemnestra, achilles, odysseus and hector are skilfully rejuvenated in this startlingly contemporary drama of the passions. With these words phemius the bard of ithaca and friend to odysseus opens lindsay clarke s new retelling of the myths and. I read lindsay clarke s the war at troy before the return from troy was released and since i enjoyed the first book so much, i couldnt wait for the arrival of the second. After ten years of war, troy has fallen, yet the gods have turned against the victorious. He currently lives in somerset with his wife, phoebe clare, who is a ceramic artist.
It provides an account of the pattern of mythical events that begin with the fateful judgement of paris and the abduction. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of. Enraged by the betrayal of helen and paris, menelaus and his brother, the high king agamemnon, gather their allies and set out to conquer the city of. The war at troy read online at litres litres ebook. After ten years of fighting and a savage final massacre, the victors quarrel over what remains and. Lindsay clarke born 1939, halifax, west yorkshire is a british novelist. Explore books by lindsay clarke with our selection at. Part three of the troy quartetbringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. After ten years of fighting and a savage final mas.
Vigorous new life is breathed into the myths of homers iliad in lindsay clarke s new dramatic retelling of the wars fought for the bronze age city of troy. The war at troy lindsay clarke harpercollins, uk, 2004. When the mortal paris settles a contest between the gods, he is promised. May 14, 2020 part two of the troy quartet bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. Modern novelizations of the trojan cycle include the song of troy by colleen mccullough who is perhaps most famous for the masters of rome series and the war at troy and return from troy, both by lindsay clarke. Enraged by the betrayal of helen and paris, menelaus and his brother, the high king agamemnon, gather their allies and set out to conquer the city of troy. With these words, phemius the bard of ithaca and friend to odysseus, opens lindsay clarkes compelling new retelling of the myths and legends that grew up around the war that was fought for the bronze age city of troy and have magnetized the imagination of the world ever since. War music by christopher logue, a modernist retelling of books 1 8 and 16 19 of homers iliad, published between 1959 and 2005. The war at troy by lindsay clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The war at troy by lindsay clarke, 9780007152551, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. For anyone loving the stories about the trjan war, then glyn iliffes series the adventures of odysseus is a must for you. With these words phemius the bard of ithaca and friend to odysseus opens lindsay clarkes new retelling of. Paperback book synopsis in this sequel to the war at troy, the trademark lyricism, lucidity, and mythic power is present in this novel that offers a timely interpretation of one of the worlds great stories.
Oct 17, 2019 bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. If helen of troy is the face that launched a thousand ships, then perhaps the trojan war is the tale that launched a thousand retellings. Lindsay clarke the first part of a two book series that retells the myths of the trojan war. He currently lives in somerset with his wife, phoebe clare, who is.
Clarkes story of the trojan war kicks off during the formative years of the conflict, and we get to see a lot of the world that paris and helen brought to the brink of destruction with passionate affair. He has an extensive knowledge of mythology and legend and runs workshops in the uk and abroad. They blackball eris, the goddess of discord, who takes her revenge by tossing a golden apple marked to the fairest. Part one of the troy quartetbringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, lindsay clarke vividly retells the story of troy and of the heroes who fought there. The return from troy the troy quartet, book 4 by lindsay. Clarke lectures in creative writing at cardiff university, is a creative consultant to the pushkin trust in northern ireland, and. Lindsay clarke takes on a daring assingment with the war at troy. Thanks to these sources, we know that the epics covered everything from the marriage of peleus and thetis to odysseuss death. The water theatre ebook by lindsay clarke rakuten kobo.