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Mythology :: 0316341517
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| Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. "The tales of Greek mythology do not throw any clear light upon what early mankind was like," Hamilton explains in her introduction. "They do throw an abundance of light upon what early Greeks were like--a matter, it would seem, of more importance to us, who are their descendents intellectually, artistically, and politically. Nothing we learn about them is alien to ourselves." Fans of Greek mythology will find all the great stories and characters here--Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus--each discussed in generous detail by the voice of an impressively knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses) narrator. This is also an excellent primer for middle- and high-school students who are studying ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature. --Gail Hudson Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This Is One I First Read In High School And Have Returned To Often.Dame Edith's Reference Book Is The Definative Encyclopedia Of Mythology.
This Is A Book That Can Be Read By Lovers Of Adventure At Any Age.Arranged In Interesting And Fun Chapters Starting With The Beginning Of The World Where Mother Earth And Father Heaven Give Birth To The Titans,To The Birth Of THEIR Children And How They Took Over The World When The Twelve Major Gods And Goddesses Overpowered Them,To The Forming Of Man And The Gift Of Woman To Him.From There It Branches To The Everyday Heros And The Children Of The Gods-Jason And The Argonauts,Hercules,Perseus And His Battle With Medusa,And Many More.
All Of These Wonderous Stories Are Here To Enjoy Over And Over And Over Again.And You Can Find And Love Them In This Volume.It Even Includes Their Roman Counterparts And An Introduction To Egyptian Mythology As Well.You Won't Be Bored,And You Will Never Be Tired Of Them.
What The Magic Of Reading Is Made Of.
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Author: Guest
I'm not going to review the contents of the book. For that,you might want to read other people's reviews.
Do you remember when you were forced to read this book in highschool? You didn't appreciate its beauty then but you will today. Why? Because this book is a masterpiece and it belongs sitting on the top shelf of everyone's library. The amount of time and work Edith Hamilton must have spent collecting these stories from various sources and putting them together is incomprehensible. She then widdles them down to some of the finest and most comprehensible overviews of Greek mythology ever written. I'm glad that I chose to revisit this book once again.
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Author: Guest
My item came in EXCELLENT condition in a very timely manner. I was impressed!
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Author: Guest
I purchased this book for a school assignment, and went into reading it with the premonition that I wouldn't enjoy it. My experience was quite the contrary; I enjoyed it more than any other school reading. This book is a very interesting read that is well written and easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone interested in ancient cultures or theology.
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Author: Guest
I found the book well-written and clear in flow. If you want to know something about the well-known myths, which are still influencing the literary tradition even today, read it. It has a good structure and does not seem to have the problems of 'organisation' as mentioned by some reviewers.
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