Paris And Helen And Endymion (1883)

Paris And Helen: And Endymion is a novel written by John Arthur Coupland and first published in 1883. The book is a retelling of the classic Greek myth of Paris and Helen, as well as the myth of Endymion. The story begins with Paris, a prince of Troy, being tasked by the gods to choose which of three goddesses - Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite - is the most beautiful. Paris chooses Aphrodite, who promises him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world. This woman turns out to be Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta. Paris travels to Sparta and seduces Helen, sparking a war between Troy and Sparta that lasts for ten years. In the second part of the book, the focus shifts to the myth of Endymion, a handsome shepherd who catches the eye of the moon goddess Selene. She falls in love with Endymion and puts him into an eternal sleep so that she can visit him every night. Coupland's retelling of these myths is notable for its lush descriptions of ancient Greece and its characters. The book also explores themes of love, beauty, and fate. Overall, Paris And Helen: And Endymion is a classic work of mythology that continues to captivate readers today.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.