Greek Myths - A New Retelling, with drawings by Chris Ofili

In this spellbinding new collection, Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its origins and aftermaths, tales of Thebes and Argos and Athens.

About the author

Charlotte Higgins (Author)
Charlotte Higgins's previous books include the acclaimed Under Another Sky: Journeys in Roman Britain, which was shortlisted for awards including the Samuel Johnson (now Baillie Gifford) Prize for non-fiction, and Red Thread, which was a Radio 4 Book of the Week and won the Arnold Bennett Prize 2019. She is chief culture writer of the Guardian, a past winner of the Classical Association prize, and a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. She lives in London.

Chris Ofili (Illustrator)
Chris Ofili is a British artist. He lives and works in Trinidad.

Summary

In this spellbinding new collection, Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its origins and aftermaths, tales of Thebes and Argos and Athens.

Product details

• Authors: Charlotte Higgins
• Assisted by: Chris Ofili (Illustration)
• Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2021
• EAN: 9781787331655
• ISBN: 978-1-78733-165-5
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 176 mm x 242 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Cultural Heritage, FICTION / Historical / Ancient, FICTION / Religious, Ancient Greece, Greece, Folklore, myths & legends, Ancient Greek religion & mythology, Mysticism, magic & ritual, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Mythical and legendary beings, monsters and creatures, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Monsters & Legendary Beings, c 1000 BCE to start of CE period