Edith Hamilton: Mythology

This paperback book is in good condition, with some wear on the cover and corners and a tear on a page (see pictures). The back of the book says: For nearly seventy years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, MYTHOLOGY is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago-and is still spellbinding to this day. EDITH HAMILTON is the acclaimed author of The Greek Way and The Roman Way, which have been read by generations of readers around the world. She was made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957. "Ms. Hamilton arranged her rich material with the idea of achieving the maximum sense and readability...[and] making her subject attractive for the reader of today." New York Times Book Review "Sure taste and scholarship... Excellent introductions to each section." The New Yorker Bundle with other books and save on shipping!