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Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.
Edith Hamilton’s mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture—the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.
We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art, literature and culture inquiry-from Freud’s Oedipus complex to Wagner’s Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O’Neill’s Mourning Becomes Electra
Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, Mythology is a classic not to be missed.
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (January 1, 2011)
Language : English
Mass Market Paperback : 512 pages
ISBN-10 : 0446574759
ISBN-13 : 978-0446574754
Lexile measure : 1040L
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 4.1 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides a great introduction to mythologies of Greece and Rome. They describe it as interesting, delightful, and a must-read for fans of Greek mythology. Readers also mention the book is good for high school kids and useful for middle-school age students. However, some customers feel the story quality is devoid of story telling and repetitive. They report that the cover is ripped and the jacket tears along some pages.
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