Helen of Troy, 1993

*A New York Times Book Review Editors ’ Choice Pick* “By turns hilarious and provocative, it’s an affecting character study and modern mythic retelling. ” — Publishers Weekly , Books That Should Be on Your Radar in 2025 Part myth retelling, part character study, this sharp, visceral debut poetry collection reimagines Helen of Troy from Homer’s Iliad as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. In the hills of Sparta, Tennessee, during the early nineties, Helen decides to break free from the li