The stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are sprawling,dramatic and wonderfully strange; their lives intertwine with mortals and their behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent,from didactic to fickle,from loving to enraged.Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,cloth-bound,pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Classicist and author Jean Menzies captures the magic of Greek myths by drawing on a wide variety of vivid retellings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,which bring to life the stories of Zeus,Athena,Poseidon,Hermes,Pandora and many more. Coupled with her own entertaining commentary,this is the perfect book for learning about the world of the Greek deities and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology.Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines edited by Jean Menzies.
Publisher: Pan MacmillanISBN: 9781529093346Number of pages: 256Weight: 162 gDimensions: 157 x 103 x 19 mm
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