A stunning gift book drawing together mythological poems - classic and brand-new - from around the world,illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children's laureate Chris Riddell. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson,with an introduction by Natalie Haynes,author of Stone Blind.
People all over the world have always told each other stories. And from the very earliest times,many of these stories were told in verse. This collection of poems includes retellings and reimaginings of Roman,Greek,Egyptian,Norse,Celtic,Aztec,Japanese and Inuit mythology.
You will meet gods,monsters,tricksters,heroes,magical creatures and objects,magicians and spirits including Medusa,Icarus,Loki,Osiris,the Minotaur,Pegasus,Bunyip,Kukulcan,Cerberus,Beowolf and Mjolnir and there are footnotes to shine a light on stories themselves.
Includes poems from Neil Gaiman,W B Yeats,Kae Tempest,Sylvia Plath,Shakespeare,Benjamin Zephaniah,Joseph Coelho and many more.
Publisher: Pan MacmillanISBN: 9781035023011Number of pages: 320Weight: 523 gDimensions: 243 x 162 x 34 mm
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Dive into this fantastic collection about gods,goddesses and monsters from all over the world.. it is beautifully illustrated by Chris RiddellThis fabulous collection exceeded even my high expectations! It is a veritable dragon's horde of joy in poem form. There aren't enough stars for this one!Abeautifully created gift book for readers of every age!Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems is a masterpiece that will enrapture poetry and mythology enthusiasts alike.This is a fantastic and accessible collection for young people.
Ana Sampson
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Writer,Illustrator,cartoonist,witty and wise chronicler of the modern world and Waterstones'Children's Laureate 2015-2017,the list of Chris Riddell's professions is a catalogue of seemingly limitless talent.
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