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 truths - whether it be the courage of
Perseus, the greed of Midas, the vaulting ambition of Icarus, the
vengeance of Medea, or the hubris of Niobe. 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 47 tales based
on the most famous episodes in Greek mythology, from Prometheus,
the Argonauts, and Theseus to the Trojan War and Homer's Odyssey.
The individual texts are selected 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
29 artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden
Age of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement,
including Walter Crane (1845-1915), Arthur Rackham (1867-1939),
William Russell Flint (1880-1969), and Virginia Frances Sterrett
(1900-1930). These illustrations are complemented by scene-setting
vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and
goddesses by Clifford Harper, commissioned especially for this
volume. Placing the tales in context, the book contains a
historical introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off
with biographies of all featured artists as well as an extensive
glossary of ancient Greece's most famous protagonists. 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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