Achilles

"Achilles" by Karl Friedrich Becker is a historical story set in the early 1900s that retells the classic tale of the Trojan War, closely mirroring Homer's "Iliad" and centering on Achilles. At the heart of the story is the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon, a clash fueled by pride and disrespect over a captured woman, Chryseïs. This dispute causes Achilles to pull back from battle, leading to serious setbacks for the Greeks as the Trojans gain the upper hand. The narrative explores themes of honor, anger, and how the gods get involved in human lives, setting the scene for the major battles and challenges to come.