Dramatizing a mystery that has come to us in echoes and whispers from over three thousand years ago, Armitages play follows on from the account of the Greeks wooden horse in Homers Odyssey to tell the story of the Trojan War to its bitter end. Set in present-day Hisarlik, the site of ancient Troy, with a cast of gods and mortals, the play explores an ancient conflict that rages to this day.
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About the Author:
Simon Armitage was born in West Yorkshire and is Professor of Poetry at the University of Sheffield. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, he has published ten collections of poetry, including Selected Poems (2001), Seeing Stars (2010) and his acclaimed translation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (2007). A broadcaster and presenter, he also writes extensively for television and radio, is the author of two novels, the bestselling memoir All Points North (1998) and Walking Home (2012), his poetic journey along the Pennine Way. In 2010 he received the CBE for services to poetry.
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- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0571315097
- ISBN 13 9780571315093
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages152
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