Mass Market Paperbound
352 Pages, 4.25 x 6.88 x 1 IN
Grand Central Publishing
0446607258
9780446607254
From Our Editors
Key figures in mythology are paramount to appreciating literature,
film, art and Western societal values. In fact, many people miss
out on the subtle references to mythological characters or events
because they haven't learned the basics. Discover the magical and
mystical origins of many facets of Western morality and culture
with Edith Hamilton's classic
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and
Heroes. This collection includes several myths and
figures from various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norse and
Celtic.
From the Publisher
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.
From the Jacket
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.
About the Author
Edith Hamilton, 1867 - 1963 Edith Hamilton was born in 1967 in Dresden, Germany of American parents. She attended Miss Porter's School until her father's business went bankrupt, at which point Edith and her sisters taught themselves. Edith decided to become a teacher to support herself and attended Bryn Mawr, gaining a European Fellowship. While studying in Leipzig and Munich, Hamilton received a job offer from M. Carey Thomas to return to the States and Head the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Hamilton was just 29. She returned and accepted the position but never truly enjoyed the job. It wasn't until she retired that Hamilton found her calling. She moved to New York City and made friends among the theatrical and literary groups. In 1930, her book "The Greek Way" was published and Hamilton gained world renown as a classicist. It was her great honor to be made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957. Edith Hamilton died in 1963.