Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Description: Mythology, Grosset & Dunlap, 1942 BOOK DESCRIPTION ------------------------------- Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture—the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art, literature and culture inquiry-from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, Mythology is a classic not to be missed. CONDITION NOTES ----------------------------- Text is clean and readable, Illustrations are crisp, Pages are yellowing only slightly, Last page is ripped out and is loose in back inside of book, Binding is ripped at very back inside cover, NOT an ex-library, Cover is a little worn. Overall the condition of this copy is Adequate given the book is 81 years old. Your purchase supports the Lexington Public Library, Lexington, Kentucky. Ships out from Lexington every business day. We are happy to answer any questions concerning the condition of the item.

Price: 17 USD

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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