The Greek Myths
of Robert Graves
Description
Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths. For a full appreciation of literature or visual art, knowledge of the Greek myths is crucial. In this much-loved collection, poet and scholar Robert Graves retells the immortal stories of the Greek myths. Demeter mourning her daughter Persephone, Icarus flying too close to the sun, Theseus and the Minotaur ⊠all are captured here with the authorâs characteristic erudition and flair.The Greek Myths is the culmination of years of research and careful observation, however what makes this collection extraordinary is the imaginative and poetic style of the retelling. Drawing on his experience as a novelist and poet, Graves tells the fantastic stories of Ancient Greece in a style that is both absorbing and easy for the general reader to understand. Each story is accompanied by Gravesâ interpretation of the origins and deeper meaning of the story, giving a reader an unparalleled insight into the customs and development of the Greek world.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 782 pages
- Publisher Penguin Group
- Publication Date 1992
- First Publication 10/30/55
- Language English
- ISBN 9780140171990
- Edition Combined Edition
- Category Other
- Scenario ['Greece']
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