The Private Life of Helen of Troy: Erskine, John. Bobbs-Merrill Co. 1st Ed. 1925

Description: We combine shipping on multiple book orders automatically unless instructed otherwise. If you are unable to "Request Invoice", simply buy all books outright and we will refund shipping overage via Paypal once postage has been printed. We combine shipping via USPS Media Mail. Postage price is calculated by weight. The Private Life of Helen of Troy: Erskine, John. Bobbs-Merrill Co. 1st Edition 1925 The book was adapted from the Greek legend of Helen of Troy and follows the famous woman's life after the burning of Troy. The book follows Helen's family and how she navigates friendships, her marriage, and parenting her children after what many in her life call, 'the scandal.' No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt (red) lettering and borders on spine and cover. (red). Fore-edge deckle. John Erskine (1879-1951) was an American educator and author, pianist and composer. He was an English professor at Amherst College from 1903 to 1909, followed by Columbia University from 1909 and 1937. During his tenure at Columbia University he formulated the General Honors Course--responsible for inspiring the influential Great Books movement. He published over 100 books, novels, criticism, essays including his most important essay, "The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent" (1915). As a writer, Erskine first received acclaim with his novel, "The Private Life of Helen of Troy" (1925), which was adapted to silent film, by the same the name, in 1927, and was directed by Alexander Korda. . The volume is in very good condition, tight and square. 304 pp.

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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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