The Private Life of Helen of Troy Author:John Erskin John Erskine wrote this book in 1925. He wrote this book as a historical narrative starting with her return to Troy. — The chapters include: — Helen's Return — Helen's Return — The Younger Generation — Their Elders — Death and Birth — Helen's Beauty — VINTAGE PULP FICTION — In 1927 a silent film was based on this novel, which was nominated for an Academy... more » Award in 1928 in the category of 'Best Title Writing'. However, in that year "The Jazz Singer" received an award for introducing sound to film, and the category for which "The Private Life of Helen of Troy" was nominated was dropped.« less