The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek; Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece; Cupid and Psyche; and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art; literature and culture inquiry-from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes ElectraBoth a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy; Mythology is a classic not to be missed.
#55531 in Books Back Bay Books 2010-11-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 1.13 x 5.50l; .76 #File Name: 0316014001400 pagesGreat product!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Reflections on The Imperial Cruise; by James BradleyBy MMDC1The Imperial Cruise; by James Bradley; was very well-written and consistently interesting; but it conveys a very one-sided view of a very complex issue; that issue being American conduct with relation to the Philippines and Japan during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. It was interesting to read an alternative view after reading the works of people like Edmund Morris who regard Roosevelt with something approaching reverence. I was not entirely convinced by Mr. Bradley; but I did not feel I had wasted my time either.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Imperial Cruise:By Lyn ImmelThis book covers Teddy Roosevelt and his daughter "Princess" Alice. The author took a totally different approach on the foreign affairs of USA than I expected. There were times I hated the book and wanted to throw it away..but I kept coming back to read more of it. It was upsetting to me to read how bigoted and prejudice white diplomats and politicians were. But I guess the truth is the truth...2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history as how the USA"CIVILIZED' the PhillipinesBy Kindle CustomerNever knew the history of how the USA "acquired" the Phillipines-very thought provoking-It is hard to believe that we could inflict such pain when "CIVILIZING NON ARYANS"-General Smith's actions are in Wikipedia and in History books.-The book provides many foot notes enabling independent research.Mitchner's "HAWAII' and Bradley are on the same track.Bradley;by including Roosevelt's daughter ;in his narrative prevented the book to be a very dull factual book. It was a very fascinating book.He(BRADLEY) provided insight of the political thinking of the day.The way that we subdued our native Indians gives credence to this history.
