Tiger at the gates: A play in two acts

Jean Giraudoux
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Hector is back from a war in Asia and keen to close the trojan Gates of War and enjoy peace. However the Greeks have come in their ships to demand the Trojans return Helen and the Trojans are besotted with Helen. Hector wants to prevent a war between Trojans and Greeks and does everything in his power to prevent it, giving up Helen, coming to an agreement with Ulysses -but in spite of his clear-headed efforts, war is not to be thwarted...
Genres: TheatrePlaysFranceClassicsFrench LiteratureFictionDramaMythology20th CenturyRead For School
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