The Book Of Myths
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Numerous b&w and coloured plates. Boards - worn. Binding - shaky; hinges cracked.
A richly engaging work of classical mythology, The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse presents the legendary tales of ancient Greece and Rome in a vivid, accessible style crafted for a broad readership. Cruse chronicles the great stories of gods, heroes, and monsters — from the exploits of Hercules and the wanderings of Odysseus to the tragic loves and divine rivalries that shaped the ancient imagination. Written with warmth and narrative clarity, the text brings these timeless myths to life without sacrificing their original grandeur or symbolic depth. Ideal for younger readers and curious adults alike, it serves as an authoritative yet inviting gateway into the mythological traditions that continue to underpin Western literature and culture.
Author: Amy Cruse
Format: Hardback
Published: 1925, George G. Harrap & Company Ltd.
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Numerous b&w and coloured plates. Boards - worn. Binding - shaky; hinges cracked.
A richly engaging work of classical mythology, The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse presents the legendary tales of ancient Greece and Rome in a vivid, accessible style crafted for a broad readership. Cruse chronicles the great stories of gods, heroes, and monsters — from the exploits of Hercules and the wanderings of Odysseus to the tragic loves and divine rivalries that shaped the ancient imagination. Written with warmth and narrative clarity, the text brings these timeless myths to life without sacrificing their original grandeur or symbolic depth. Ideal for younger readers and curious adults alike, it serves as an authoritative yet inviting gateway into the mythological traditions that continue to underpin Western literature and culture.