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 combination of two stories - the story of Paris and Helen, and the story of Endymion.The first story is based on the Greek myth of Paris and Helen. Paris, a prince of Troy, is tasked with judging a beauty contest between three goddesses - Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. He chooses Aphrodite, who promises him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world - Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta. Paris travels to Sparta and kidnaps Helen, leading to the Trojan War.The second story is based on the Greek myth of Endymion. Endymion is a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess, Selene. She visits him every night while he sleeps, and he becomes immortal.Coupland's novel combines these two stories, exploring themes of love, beauty, and immortality. The book is a classic example of Victorian literature, with its romanticism and focus on the supernatural. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or Victorian literature.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.