The Fall of Troy

"The Fall of Troy" by Quintus Smyrnaeus is an epic poem likely composed in the mid-4th century A.D. This literary work serves as a continuation and expansion of the events surrounding the Trojan War, specifically detailing the aftermath of Hector's death and the eventual fall of the city of Troy. The narrative introduces key heroic figures, including the Amazonian queen Penthesileia, who passionately enters the fray in a desperate attempt to aid the besieged Trojans.