Achilles

""Achilles"" by John Gay is a classic poem that tells the story of the famous Greek hero, Achilles. The poem is divided into three parts and explores the life, battles, and ultimate downfall of Achilles. Gay's writing style is elegant and poetic, with vivid descriptions of battles and emotional moments. The poem also delves into the themes of pride, honor, and mortality, as Achilles struggles with his own mortality and the consequences of his actions. Overall, ""Achilles"" is a beautifully written and timeless work of literature that captures the essence of one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology.Art. I never observ'd any thing but those little Liberties that Girls of her Age will take, when they are among themselves. --Perhaps those particular Distinctions the Princesses shew her, may have made her too familiar.--I am not, Madam, an Advocate for her Behaviour.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.