Classical Myth - Couverture souple

Powell, Barry B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0131825909 ISBN 13 : 9780131825901

Editeur : Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.

Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The fourth edition of CLASSICAL MYTH continues to frame ancient Greek and Roman myths and legends within their anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts. This text also provides students with modern translations of ancient works, information on the influence of Near Eastern myth, and concise sidebar essays that demonstrate how specific myths were appropriated in later times.

The fourth edition includes:

• Additional readings from ancient sources
• Completely revised bibliographies of modern works
• Over 200 images to help students visualize mythical personalities and events

Accompanying this text is a Companion Website™ offering tools for instructors and students alike. Visit www.prenhall.com/powell for updated links to a vast array of resources, an interactive study guide, self-scoring quizzes, and more.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.

Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0131825909
• ISBN 13: 9780131825901
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 720
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie