Aphrodite in Aulis is a novel written by George Moore. The story is set in ancient Greece, during the Trojan War. The Greeks are preparing to sail to Troy to fight the Trojans, but the winds are not favorable. The goddess Aphrodite, who is angry at the Greeks for insulting her, has caused the winds to die down. The Greeks consult the prophet Calchas, who tells them that the only way to appease Aphrodite is to sacrifice the king's daughter, Iphigenia.The novel follows the events leading up to the sacrifice, as well as the ...
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Aphrodite in Aulis is a novel written by George Moore. The story is set in ancient Greece, during the Trojan War. The Greeks are preparing to sail to Troy to fight the Trojans, but the winds are not favorable. The goddess Aphrodite, who is angry at the Greeks for insulting her, has caused the winds to die down. The Greeks consult the prophet Calchas, who tells them that the only way to appease Aphrodite is to sacrifice the king's daughter, Iphigenia.The novel follows the events leading up to the sacrifice, as well as the aftermath. The story is told from the perspectives of several characters, including Iphigenia, her mother Clytemnestra, and her father Agamemnon. Each character has their own motivations and desires, which come into conflict as the story progresses.Moore's novel explores themes of sacrifice, love, and power. It also delves into the psychology of the characters, particularly Clytemnestra, who is consumed by grief and revenge after the sacrifice of her daughter. The novel is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of one of the most famous events in ancient Greek mythology.1930. Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic. Aphrodite in Aulis is a beautifully styled romance, legendary in nature. The book begins: About an hour after midnight Kebren was roused from his sleep by a voice crying in his ear: To Aulis! To Aulis! Why to Aulis? he asked, as he lay between sleeping and waking, certain that he must obey the voice, but uncertain whether he should wait till morning or begin the journey now. By walking all night I shall arrive at Aulis in the afternoon. Aulis? In Boeotia, he muttered, and lying on his side he strove to associate the name with some great event; but he groped in vain till his eyes fell on the quires of the Iliad which he had laid on a stool by his bedside. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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