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Ka
A remarkable retelling of Hindu mythology, from one of Europe's greatest literary figures In Ka, Roberto Calasso delves into the corpus of classical Sanskrit literature recreating and re-imagining the enchanting...
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
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New to Penguin Classics, the international bestseller by one of Europe's pre-eminent literary figures The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a masterful retelling of the ancient myths and fables...
The Celestial Hunter
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An extraordinary tale of transformation from the renowned Italian writer, thinker and publisher 'When hunting began, it was not a man who chased an animal. It was a being that...
The Way of a Pilgrim: Candid Tales of a Wanderer to His Spiritual
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A simple peasant seeks spiritual fulfilment in this apparently artless tale of popular piety 'Here, see my belongings- a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible...
Russian Magic Tales from Pushkin to Platonov
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A unique and enchanting collection of Russian folk tales collected over the last two centuries In these tales, young women go on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers turn children...
The Tain
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A major new translation of Ireland's great epic of heroism, magic, bloodshed and betrayal - now in paperback The Tain Bo Cualinge, centrepiece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic...
The Prose Edda
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First time in Penguin Classics for Scandinavia's best known work of literature and the principal source for knowledge about Norse mythology The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all...
The Mabinogion
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Dreamlike Welsh tales from the thirteenth century Drawing on myth, folklore and history, the stories of the Mabinogion passed from generations of storytellers before they were written down in the...
Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead (Book 3)
The final instalment in the Magnus Chase series! Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award 2017 for Best Middle Grade & Children's! Loki the trickster god is free from his chains....
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2)
The second book in the sensational Magnus Chase series from Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan. Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his...
Bored Gay Werewolf: The Awoooooosome Word-of-mouth Hit
'Like a hairier Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a a big-hearted novel about finding your "pack" in unexpected places' Marie Claire, Best Books of the Year Brian, an aimless slacker in...
The Odyssey
A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC,...
The Angels of Lovely Lane
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Cuckoo in the Nest
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Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, January 2022A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC HISTORY MAG BOOK OF THE YEARA DAILY EXPRESS BOOK...
Werewolves: Myth, Mystery, and Magick
Enter the world of the werewolf, where superstition abounds and shape shifting is possible! Find out what to do if you or a friend turns into a werewolf or other...
The Heroines: The instant Sunday Times bestseller
*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** 'A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne 'An intelligent, highly...
Spirit Magnet In Texas: 20 Ghostly Encounters
From the clouds with ghostly faces in the Chisos Mountains to the spirits of the Alamo, follow in the footsteps of a ""spirit magnet"" as she takes a wild Western...
The House of Blue Mangoes
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Folklore of Australia
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Author: Walter StoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed Books, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Australian folklore, capturing the stories, myths, and traditions that...
Before Time Began
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Author: Charles P. MountfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBefore Time Began explores the rich folklore and legends of the Dreamtime, featuring colour plates from...
Stories of the Norsemen (Myths & Legends)
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Author: Boucher, Alan E.Binding: HardbackPublished: Burke, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, recounting tales of gods, heroes, and legendary...
Small Angels: 'A twisting gothic tale of darkness, intrigue,
'A twisting gothic tale of darkness, intrigue, heartbreak and revenge... gorgeously atmospheric and gripping!' Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNEWhen Chloe turns the key to Small Angels, the church nestled at...
GOLDEN STRAW THE
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Ava Anna Ada
The between days were days of pure white heat.Summer is swelling around the village. Heat is surging, people are whispering about a great hungry wave, and in the garden, Anna...
The World of King Arthur
Step into the mythical, magical realm of King Arthur...Uncover the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table in intricate detail as you piece together his fabled...
Religion and Classical Warfare: Archaic and Classical Greece
Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Greeks were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice...
Broken Ghosts: a haunting, gothic coming-of-age story from the
'A beautifully written novel imbued with empathy, spirits and magic' Scottish Daily MailSpring, 1985. Twelve year old Phoebe MacDonald's world is falling apart.She has just buried her parents, a fire...
The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature
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Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural...
Aesop's Fables: The Cruelty of the Gods
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The Miller's Dance
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The Angry Tide
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The Soldier's Wife
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Chasing Angels
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Immortal
To win the God of War's favour was wise - to fall in love with him would ruin me 'Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a...
The Spice Gate
Delve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that...
The Sirens
From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Weyward Sisters separated by centuries.Voices that can't be drowned out. 'Evocative and compelling ... As hopeful as it is heart-wrenching' LUCY CLARKE, author...
Bad Girls of Ancient Greece: Myths and Legends from the Baddies that
You've heard all about the 'brilliant men' of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow? Bad Girls of Ancient...
Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire
A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian.Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a...
Myths of Greece and Rome
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When in Rome: A Social Life of Ancient Rome
A vibrant, accessible social history of Rome, from 753 BCE to the fall of the Empire some 1300 years later. To support its findings the book features hundreds of translations...
The Sea in the Greek Imagination
The sea is omnipresent in Greek life. Visible from nearly everywhere, the sea represents the life and livelihood of many who dwell on the islands and coastal areas of the...
The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State
A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture--from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the...
The Beloved Girls: The new Richard & Judy Book Club Choice with an OMG
'A gorgeous epic . . . Wholly absorbing. I adored it' MARIAN KEYES'This sweeping, absorbing story is a treat' ADELE PARKS'A compelling story of female friendship, dark secrets and family...
A House Divided
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Atalanta: In a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology's fiercest
The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ATALANTA (UK, Sunday Times, April 2023) ELEKTRA (UK, Sunday Times, May 2022) and ARIADNE...
The Book of Eve: A beguiling historical feminist tale - inspired by
The Binding meets The Handmaid's Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia...