Publisher's Synopsis
The Rape of Helen, From the Greek of Coluthus: With Miscellaneous Notes is a book written by William Beloe in 1786. It is a translation of the Greek poem by Colluthus, which tells the story of the abduction of Helen of Troy by Paris. The book includes additional notes and commentary by Beloe, providing further context and analysis of the poem. The Rape of Helen is a classic work of ancient Greek literature and has been studied and analyzed by scholars for centuries. Beloe's translation and notes offer a valuable insight into this important piece of literature for modern readers.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.