Myths of Greece and Rome

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Classic Greco-Roman myths for a passionate reader.

Myths of Greece and Rome is an excellent read for anyone interested in classic literature and mythology. The book features famous myths such as Orpheus leading his beloved Eurydice back to life and Ulysses battling the mesmerizing Sirens' song. With over 300 pages of captivating narratives and beautiful illustrations by renowned artists, including Botticelli and Picasso, this book will leave readers spellbound.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Myths of Greece and Rome

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ISBN: 9780140056433
Date of Publication: 1981-10-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy
Related Topics: Mythology
Goodreads rating: 3.91
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Orpheus leading his beloved Eurydice back to life … Ulysses battling to resist the mesmerising Sirens’ song … The tragedy of the vengeful Medea …The timeless stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome are charged with passion and romance, magic and murder. Each one is brought to life beautifully in this lavishly illustrated edition of Thomas Bulfinch’s ‘The Age of Fable’ compiled by Bryan Holme. The narrative is clear and captivating, while the illustrations demonstrate the profound effect the myths had on the great artists of the West, via paintings and sculptures by masters from Botticelli to Picasso.
 

Classic Greco-Roman myths for a passionate reader.

Myths of Greece and Rome is an excellent read for anyone interested in classic literature and mythology. The book features famous myths such as Orpheus leading his beloved Eurydice back to life and Ulysses battling the mesmerizing Sirens' song. With over 300 pages of captivating narratives and beautiful illustrations by renowned artists, including Botticelli and Picasso, this book will leave readers spellbound.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.