Classicist and poet Robert Graves's superb two-volume retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Drawing on the entire canon of ancient literature, Graves weaves together all the elements of every myth into a single harmonious narrative. Ideal for the first time reader, it is also accompanied by commentaries, cross-references, variants and explanations that make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference. The result is a dazzling and ...
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Classicist and poet Robert Graves's superb two-volume retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Drawing on the entire canon of ancient literature, Graves weaves together all the elements of every myth into a single harmonious narrative. Ideal for the first time reader, it is also accompanied by commentaries, cross-references, variants and explanations that make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference. The result is a dazzling and comprehensive account of the gods and monsters, the heroic feats and appalling tragedies of ancient Greece, many of them among the greatest stories ever told. Included in this first volume are the great creation myths, the heroic tales of Perseus and Theseus, the tragedies of Orpheus and Icarus, the stories of the gods Aphrodite, Hermes, Apollo and Dionysus, as well as many, many others.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. DJ spine very lightly sunned. 774 p. including Index and maps Originally published in two volumes, this edition first published 1958, this copy second impression March 1980 ** If you have any questions regarding this title, please don't hesitate to contact us: hello@ravenbooks. ie **
Robert Graves always knew how to describe his subject. The Greek Myths is a wonderful description of Greek mythology. If you can find the Folio Society edition in slipcase, buy it !
debbiedoll
Apr 24, 2007
I ordered this for my son, he found it very helpful.