Greek Myths: Illustrated Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classical scholarship and literary artistry, Greek Myths: Illustrated Edition presents Robert Graves's comprehensive retelling and analysis of the ancient Greek mythological canon, spanning creation myths, heroic epics, and divine genealogies. Graves chronicles each myth with both narrative richness and rigorous annotation, offering readers not only the stories themselves but also his distinctive interpretive commentary on their historical, anthropological, and symbolic origins. The tone balances accessible storytelling with serious academic inquiry, making it equally rewarding for casual readers and devoted classicists. Graves argues throughout that many myths encode genuine historical events and pre-Hellenic religious practices, a thesis that has sparked debate and admiration in equal measure for decades. Illustrated editions of this seminal text pair the vivid prose with artwork that brings the gods, heroes, and monsters of antiquity to vivid life, cementing its place as one of the most authoritative and beloved retellings of the Greek mythological tradition.
Author: Robert Graves
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Book Club Associates
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classical scholarship and literary artistry, Greek Myths: Illustrated Edition presents Robert Graves's comprehensive retelling and analysis of the ancient Greek mythological canon, spanning creation myths, heroic epics, and divine genealogies. Graves chronicles each myth with both narrative richness and rigorous annotation, offering readers not only the stories themselves but also his distinctive interpretive commentary on their historical, anthropological, and symbolic origins. The tone balances accessible storytelling with serious academic inquiry, making it equally rewarding for casual readers and devoted classicists. Graves argues throughout that many myths encode genuine historical events and pre-Hellenic religious practices, a thesis that has sparked debate and admiration in equal measure for decades. Illustrated editions of this seminal text pair the vivid prose with artwork that brings the gods, heroes, and monsters of antiquity to vivid life, cementing its place as one of the most authoritative and beloved retellings of the Greek mythological tradition.