Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines

Find out what happened when King Midas was granted his wish, how Icarus flew too close to the sun, and relive the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in these stories of love, betrayal, infatuation and punishment. Part of the Macmillan Collector''s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Greek myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients and, as there is no one definitive account, the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation through the centuries. Classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous myths from the likes of Andrew and Jean Lang, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Emilie Kip Baker, each chosen for its clarity and vivacity. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Menzies
• Assisted by: Jean Menzies (Editor)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.05.2023
• EAN: 9781529093360
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-9336-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 101 mm x 157 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greece, HISTORY / Ancient / Greece, Ancient Greek religion & mythology, Anthologies: general, Anthologies (non-poetry), Ancient Greek religion and mythology, BCE to c 500 CE, Ancient Greek and Roman literature