Mythology

A collection of Greek and Roman myths arranged in sections on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, the Trojan war, and a brief section on Norse mythology.

Synopsis:

MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS
For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, MYTHOLOGY is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago — and still spellbinding to this day.

Book Dimension
Height (mm) 174 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Width (mm) 109

A collection of Greek and Roman myths arranged in sections on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, the Trojan war, and a brief section on Norse mythology.

Synopsis:

MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS
For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, MYTHOLOGY is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago — and still spellbinding to this day.

Book Dimension
Height (mm) 174 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Width (mm) 109

Edith Hamilton

Edith Hamilton (born Aug. 12, 1867, Dresden, Saxony-died May 31, 1963, Washington, D.C., U.S.) U.S. scholar and educator. Born in Germany of American parents, Hamilton grew up in Fort Wayne, Ind., U.S. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College and at age 29 headed its preparatory school. Ultimately preferring classical studies to school administration, she retired in 1922 to write such historical works as The Greek Way (1930) and The Roman Way (1932). Her Mythology (1943) was studied by millions as a textbook.