{"product_id":"helen-of-troy-bella-vivante-9781835628072","title":"Helen of Troy: New \u0026 Ancient Greek Tales","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn awesome new title exploring the enchanting Helen of Greek mythology, featuring a fascinating extended introduction and modern stories reimagining her.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRenowned as the face that launched a thousand ships, Helen of Troy was a crucial figure in the epic Trojan war, that most important event in Greek mythology. Though the cause of the war rested with Eris, the goddess of discord, Helen's bewitching beauty, considered as she was to be the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm, is often held responsible for her elopement or abduction by Paris, inciting her husband's fury and instigating a conflict that was to rage for ten long years. Delving deeper into the character and backstory of Helen, modern short stories reimagine and shine light on this enchanting figure, exploring beyond her most immediate link to the Trojan war. Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining classic sources and the mythology surrounding Helen, this is a wonderful new book in the best tradition of Flame Tree's collectable hardcover editions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroductory essay by Bella Vivante. Foreword writer and selected stories to be announced later in the year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the series: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. \u003cb\u003eMyths, Gods \u0026amp; Immortals\u003c\/b\u003e brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are \u003ci\u003eMedusa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOdin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnansi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bella Vivante\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1835628079\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781835628072\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flame Tree Collections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.38h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Bella Vivante","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48460391776511,"sku":"9781835628072","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_56f1738e-def7-4160-ad68-3f6ef557d8b8.jpg?v=1777414447","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/helen-of-troy-bella-vivante-9781835628072","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}