The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures
have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of
these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying
universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred, fortune,
jealousy, revenge, hubris, greed, or bravery. These traits are the
basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they
are entertaining, which form the bedrock of our culture and
literature today and remain relevant and fascinating for all
readers, young and old alike. This edition contains 21 of the most
famed episodes from the Trojan War, the subsequent wanderings of
Odysseus, and his long-awaited return to Ithaca. The texts are
carefully compiled from the seminal work Sagen des klassischen
Altertums (Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) by
Gustav Schwab (1792–1850), and strikingly illustrated by 15
artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden Age
of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement, including
Walter Crane (1845–1915), William Russell Flint (1880–1969),
Newell Convers Wyeth (1882–1945), and Virginia Frances Sterrett
(1900–1931). These illustrations are complemented by
scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of
Greek gods and goddesses by Clifford Harper. Placing the tales in a
historical context, the book contains an introduction by Dr.
Michael Siebler and is rounded off with an extensive glossary of
the most important protagonists in the Greek myths. The heroism,
tragedy, and theater of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale
in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes
to new life.
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