Classical Mythology, International Edition (Paperback, 10th Revised edition)

Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, International Tenth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available. Featuring the authors' clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, and Seneca. Acclaimed authors Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon- joined by new coauthor Michael Sham-incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths (including evidence from art and archaeology) they also provide ample interpretive material and examine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2014
Authors:	Mark P. O Morford • Robert J Lenardon • Michael Sham
Dimensions:	254 x 204 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	880
Edition:	10th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-999739-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Greek religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Greek religion Promotions
LSN:	0-19-999739-X
Barcode:	9780199997398

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