Best books based on greek mythology the entertainment room. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mythology. It has been reissued since then by several publishers. Get our free newsletter and discover a world of audiobooks. Mythology book project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. We meet the greek gods on olympus and norse gods in valhalla.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton this is pretty much the first book you need to read when diving into the subject. Edith hamilton, the eldest child of american parents gertrude pond 18401917 and montgomery hamilton 18431909, was born on august 12, 1867, in dresden, germany. 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 culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiqu. Since its original publication by little, brown and company, in 1942, edith hamilton s mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats. This is the 75th anniversary illustrated edition and its a work of beauty. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety sources. See all books authored by edith hamilton, including mythology, and the greek way, and more on thriftbooks. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition ebook written by edith hamilton. This 75th anniversary edition of a classic bestseller is stunningly illustrated and designed to enchant fans of greek, roman, and norse mythology at all ages.
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The worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Mythology by edith hamilton, read by suzanne toren audiobook excerpt. There has long been a need for the stories of ancient mythology written to appeal to the twentiethcentury mind. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are. Edith hamilton 18671963 was an excellent teacher, scholar, and writer. A book on mythology must draw from widely different sources. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the. Shortly after her birth, the hamilton family returned to the united states and made their home in fort wayne, indiana, where edith s grandfather, allen hamilton, had settled. This is her first book where she tries to place the context of intellectual life in 5th c athens from which so much influential poetry, theatre and philosophy will be born.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes audiobook, by edith hamilton. Mythology by edith hamilton meet your next favorite book. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the greek, roman, and norse myths and legends that are the keystone of. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of.
The various other and also older of the two is by thomas bulfinch. Edith hamiltons 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. Edith hamilton is my favourite writer when it comes to describing ancient greek mythology. This edition is a celebration of the books 75th anniversary that has all chances to become a collectors item. I was so distracted by the petty squabbles of the gods that i didnt hear the bell ring. Mythology by hamilton, edith back bay books, 20 paperback paperback hamilton. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of odysseus. Twelve hundred years separate the first writers through whom the myths have come down to us from the last, and there are stories as unlike each other as cinderella and king lear. Mythology a mentor book by edith hamilton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Largely, however, it is a repetition of the same material.
Mythology timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith. Edith hamilton s orderly and lucid presentation of greek, roman and norse mythology promises the casual reader and the avid student a sound, modern and adult key to the foundation stones of world literature. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. This book explains the main concepts of the greek and norse mythologies, including their gods and how the world was made.
Praised throughout the world for its authority and lucidity, mythology is edith hamilton s masterpiecethe standard by which all other books on mythology are measured. Mar, 2019 edith hamilton s mythology, originally published in 1942, is among two timeless mythical recaps most easily offered to us today. It was published 1942, though is still seen as the quintessential greek mythology introduction for adults even today. Edith hamilton has 18 books on goodreads with 116524 ratings. She used an approach to mythology that was entirely through the literature of the classics. Most affordable book that will teach you all about mythology. Hamiltons mythology 1942, recounts the stories of classical mythology and ancient fables.
Mythology edith hamilton audiobook by pogbra sin issuu. Mythology by edith hamilton plot summary litcharts. Feb, 2021 edith hamilton s mythology is a bestseller with millions of copies sold worldwide that have become a piece of classics. Mythology timeless tales by edith hamilton beautiful book. I listened to the audio of this book during my work commutes, and i liked it. It requires a certain amount of patience to stay with this book as it refers to a multitude of difficult to pronounce and even more difficult to remember names of characters from the greek mythology and of course there is the issue of remembering names of the same. 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 culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Mythology by hamilton, edith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used as sources, and on how changing cultures have led to. Great books based on the greek mythology gobookmart. Edith hamilton audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes, edith hamilton 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 culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek. Publishers summary since its original publication by little, brown. Starting at the age of 63, hamilton published a number of acclaimed. 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 culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. From the creation of the world to the epic siege of troy, hamilton gives you the grounding you need. She was renowned for bringing the classics of ancient literature to a wider public and her books on greek and roman mythology have been rightly lauded. In mythology 1942, edith hamilton takes the reader on a swift journey through the classical annals, surveying the fascinating stories of greek and roman mythology. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a very basic, very popular and very good text for the introduction of greek and roman mythology. She was a gifted storyteller and had a phenomenal memory. This publication feeds the creativity and invites refresher course of the subject. The book holds only a loose chronological order, as the mythological world is so huge and entangled that hamilton must often reference characters and stories that are explained much earlier or later.
The power of these stories impacted art and literature for centuries. Edith hamilton was a classicist and educator who was active from the turn of the twentieth century right up until her death at age 95 in 1963. She had not traveled to greece until 1929 and was not an archaeologist. Mythology by edith hamilton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used as. Mythology by edith hamilton mythology freshman english. Edith hamilton books list of books by author edith hamilton. One your kids will pull off the shelf again and again. Edith hamilton s mythology is like a huge study guide itself, as it overviews the principle greek and roman myths and briefly delves into norse mythology.
Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman, and norse myths and legends that are the keystone of western. Mythology by edith hamilton is a great book greek mythology novices like me. Mythology by edith hamilton little, brown and company. Mythology by edith hamilton, read by suzanne toren audiobook. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the. Hamiltons classic examines the roots and purpose of mythology as it relates the greek. The worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions. It then summarizes some of the most important myths of each. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. She attended miss porters school in connecticut until her fathers business went bankrupt, at which point she and her sisters taught themselves. Mythology by edith hamilton, aphrodite trust, apollo trust.
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