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The Private Life of Helen of Troy is a 1927 American silent comedy adventure film about Helen of Troy based on the 1925 novel of the same name by John Erskine, and adapted to screen by Gerald Duffy.
The Private Life of Helen of Troy by John Erskine was a novel published in 1925 by Bobbs Merrill. It was the best-selling work of American fiction in 1926, according to the Publishers' Weekly. The book was adapted from the Greek legend of Helen of Troy and follows the famous woman's life after the burning of Troy.
Helen expresses her views on marriage, family life and religion in a way that one would expect of a progressive in the 1930s, not like a woman of Ancient Greece. She defends her decision to run away with Paris, she also defends her sister who killed her husband Agamemnon when he returned from Troy.
Mar 17, 2023 · the private life of helen of troy. Publication date 1925 Collection internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Notes. inherent cut off text ...
Embark on a journey into the captivating world of ancient Greece with "The Private Life of Helen of Troy" by John Erskine. Delve into the intriguing tale of one of mythology's most iconic figures, exploring the untold stories and complexities that lie beneath the surface.
- John Erskine
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When the war ended in Troy, with the fall of the city, Menelaus went looking for Helen, with a sword in his hand. He was undecided whether to thrust the blade through her alluring bosom, or to cut her swan-like throat.
