Myths of Greece and Rome (Classic Reprint): Narrated With Special Reference to Literature and Art - Couverture souple

Guerber, H. A. A.

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ISBN 10 : 1440051941 ISBN 13 : 9781440051944

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the captivating world of classical mythology, exploring the timeless tales of gods and heroes that have shaped Western literature and art for centuries. The author masterfully narrates the stories of the Greek and Roman deities, from the creation of the cosmos to the epic adventures of legendary figures like Hercules, Perseus, and Odysseus. Through vivid storytelling, we journey back to a time when the world was young, witnessing the dramatic clash between the Titans and the Olympians, the creation of humankind, and the unleashing of Pandora's box upon the world. We explore the realms of Mount Olympus, the depths of the underworld, and the distant lands of mythical creatures and heroic quests. These myths, far from mere fables, offer profound insights into the human condition, exploring themes of love and loss, power and hubris, fate and free will. They reveal the ancient world's understanding of the natural world, human nature, and the relationship between mortals and the divine. By understanding these enduring myths, we gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural and artistic legacy of the classical world, and recognize their profound influence on our own understanding of the world today.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Grecian andR oman mythology in such a manner that the student will appreciate its great influence upon literature and art. These myths, an inexhaustible fund of inspiration for the poets and artists of the past, have also inspired many noted modem works. To impress this fact forcibly upon the student, appropriate quotations from the poetical writings of all ages, from Hesiod sW orks and Days, toT ennyson sCE none, have been inserted in the text, while reproductions of ancient masterpieces and noted examples of modem painting and sculpture are plentifully used as illustrations. The myths are told as graphically and accurately as possible, great care being taken, however, to avoid the more repulsive featiu es of heathen mythology; and when two or more versions of the same myth occur, the preference has invariably been given to the most popular, that is to say, to the one which has inspired the greatest works. Both theL atin and the Greek forms of proper names are given, but theL atin names are usually retained throughout the narrative, because more frequently used in poetry and art.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440051941
• ISBN 13: 9781440051944
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 435
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