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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 film was directed by Alexander Korda and starred María Corda as Helen, Lewis Stone as Menelaus, and Ricardo Cortez as Paris.
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.
- John Erskine
- 1925
The Private Life of Helen of Troy is a wonderfully readable novel of ideas. Erskine is erudite but his style is not at all donnish. It's talky -- actually, it's all talk -- but the talk is smart, witty, and thought-provoking.
- (128)
- Hardcover
After Troy, Helen re-established herself in the home. It will be seen that apart from her divine beauty and entire frankness she was a conventional woman. PART I
Jan 5, 2021 · “A humorous, wise, and beautiful book” about Helen’s life following the notorious scandal (The New York Times). Picking up after the Trojan War, this novel follows the reunion of...
Mar 17, 2023 · the private life of helen of troy. Publication date 1925 Collection internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Notes.
Jan 20, 2024 · "The Private Life of Helen of Troy" by John Erskine is a captivating novel went on to become the best-selling work of American fiction in 1926. This masterpiece delves into the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the legendary figure of Helen of Troy.
- John Erskine
