Greek Myths [Hardcover]

TheGreek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up amirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred, fortune, jealousy, revenge, hubris, greed, or bravery. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, whichform the bedrock of our culture and literature todayand remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike.

This edition contains 21 of themost famed episodes from the Trojan War, thesubsequent wanderings of Odysseus, and hislong-awaited return to Ithaca. The texts are carefully compiled from the seminal workSagen des klassischen Altertums(Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) byGustav Schwab, and strikingly illustrated by 15 artists, among them outstanding representatives of theGolden Age of Book Illustrationand theArts and Crafts Movement, including Walter Crane, William Russell Flint, Newell Convers Wyeth, and Virginia Frances Sterrett.

These illustrations are complemented byscene-setting vignettes for each storyand agenealogical treeof Greek gods and goddesses byClifford Harper. Placing the tales in a historical context, the book contains an introduction byDr. Michael Sieblerand is rounded off with anextensive glossaryof the most important protagonists in the Greek myths. The heroism, tragedy, and theater of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition,awakening the gods and heroes to new life.