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Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece

Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece

Author: Gustav Schwab   Series: The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece
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Schwab's retellings of stories about Prometheus, Zeus, Heracles, Odysseus, and other ancient Greek gods and heroes are based on close adherence to the original sources.

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Schwab's retellings of stories about Prometheus, Zeus, Heracles, Odysseus, and other ancient Greek gods and heroes are based on close adherence to the original sources.

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From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains the power and drama of the original works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Homer.Introduction by Werner JaegerWith black-and-white illustrations throughoutPart of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

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“"A superb volume, the keystone for any home library."-The New Yorker "A book to be grateful for. . . . Schwab retells the legends of ancient Greece with splendid vigor and charm." -Commonweal”

“A superb volume, the keystone for any home library.”
—The New Yorker

“A book to be grateful for. . . . Schwab retells the legends of ancient Greece with splendid vigor and charm.”
—Commonweal

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About the Author

GUSTAV SCHWAB (1792-1850) was a German writer, educator, pastor, and publisher. Born in Stuttgart, he studied philology, philosophy, and theology at the University of T bingen. Schwab's collection of myths and legends of classical antiquity was published in 1838 and was widely used in German schools.

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Product Details

Publisher
Random House USA Inc | Random House Inc
Published
9th October 2001
Edition
New edition
Pages
768
ISBN
9780375714467

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