Renowned for her love and knowledge of classical leterature,
Edith Hamilton created a legendary bestseller in this masterful
retelling of the great Greek, Roman, and Norse myths.
From the Back Cover:
For over fifty 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
Hamiliton'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 still spellbinding to this day.
Edith Hamiliton 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.
