Achilles in Scyros (1892)

Achilles In Scyros is a novel by Robert Bridges, first published in 1892. It is a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles, focusing on the time he spent on the island of Scyros disguised as a woman. The story follows Achilles as he is hidden away by his mother, Thetis, to avoid being drafted into the Trojan War. On Scyros, he falls in love with the princess Deidamia, but is eventually revealed to be a man and forced to leave the island to fulfill his destiny as a warrior. Bridges' version of the myth explores themes of gender identity, love, and fate. The novel is written in a lyrical, poetic style and is considered a classic of English literature.This Book Is In English.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.