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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 292.13
EAN: 9780316341516
ISBN: 0316341517
Label: Back Bay Books
Manufacturer: Back Bay Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 512
Publication Date: September 14, 1998
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Sales Rank: 3517
Studio: Back Bay Books
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A new trade paperback edition of Edith Hamilton's world-renowned classic--a book that has enthralled and delighted generations of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. 50 line drawings.
Amazon.com Review:
Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with apassion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. 'The tales ofGreek mythology do not throw any clear light upon what early mankindwas like,' Hamilton explains in her introduction. 'They do throw anabundance of light upon what early Greeks were like--a matter, itwould seem, of more importance to us, who are their descendentsintellectually, artistically, and politically. Nothing we learn aboutthem is alien to ourselves.' Fans of Greek mythology will find all thegreat stories and characters here--Perseus, Hercules, andOdysseus--each discussed in generous detail by the voice of animpressively knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses)narrator. This is also an excellent primer for middle- and high-schoolstudents who are studying ancient Greek and Roman culture andliterature. --Gail Hudson
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Rating:  - Mythology Review
This book was a requirement for my AP class, and it definitely served its purpose. I do know that you should find the latest edition because it has all of the helpful stuff like author bios and the like. This collection of myhtologies is like cliff notes for nearly every mythological story imaginable.This means that if you truly want detailed informatioon, this may not be the correct purchase for you. For all school/educational purposes, this collection is well equipped to aid you in your endeavors. ... Read More
Rating:  - I couldn't stand it at all!!
This book made me want to fall asleep! Just like some other reviewers, I don't suggest reading it unless it is required reading, which unfortunately it was for me. :( I had a lot of trouble understanding who was who due to the fact that characters were referred to by both their greek and roman names. I couldn't concentrate on the text for more than a minute at a time. I normally enjoy the majority of books, even when they are required. In fact, no matter how long a book is, even 400+ pages, I normally ... Read More
Rating:  - MYTHOLOGY by Edith Hamilton
Mythology is classicist Edith Hamilton's book on Greek, Roman and Norse mythology, illustrated by Steele Savage (no kidding). The bulk of the work is devoted to the Greek, and the Norse is mentioned only in passing. Myths are arranged thematically, not chronologically (except for the initial creation), which is disruptive to the flow of the work.
Hamilton does several things well. First, she gives history on the authors from whom these stories have descended, and differentiates between their ... Read More
Rating: - the gold standard
Hamilton is definitely the gold standard for retelling these glorious, ancient myths. Her style is engaging and the structure of the book makes it very easy to keep track of such ridiculously branched family trees. This is much more than just a reference book...it's more like a giant Greek fairytale book.
Rating: - A Classic - For Good Reason
Hamilton's Mythology is frequently one of the first books on mythology that any young person encounters; in my case, I encountered it as a sophomore in high school in 1966.More than forty years later, I still find it fresh, informative, and entertaining.
Edith Hamilton assembles her accounts from many different sources, sometimes choosing one, sometimes combining several, and always giving her reasons for her choices.The introductions listing the sources therefore serve as suggested reading ... Read More
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