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For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer�s account of Helen�s life to frame her own investigation. Tracing the cultural impact that Helen has had on both the ancient world and Western civilization, Hughes explores Helen�s role and representations in literature and in art throughout the ages. This is a masterly work of historical inquiry about one of the world�s most famous women. From the Trade Paperback edition.