Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats: hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, and e-book. Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.
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Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. "The tales of Greek mythology do not throw any clear light upon what early mankind was like," Hamilton explains in her introduction. "They do throw an abundance of light upon what early Greeks were like--a matter, it would seem, of more importance to us, who are their descendents intellectually, artistically, and politically. Nothing we learn about them is alien to ourselves." Fans of Greek mythology will find all the great stories and characters here--Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus--each discussed in generous detail by the voice of an impressively knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses) narrator. This is also an excellent primer for middle- and high-school students who are studying ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature. --Gail Hudson
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By inford34
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book was pretty objectively written with a slight tint - here and there - of personal opinion and attitude towards certain beliefs. As this is not my first book that I read on mythology it came as a good addition to the info that I already learnt from other sources. Would not recommend it to smb that is totally unfamiliar with the topic. I definitely love books that - after being read - raise further questions and make you continue looking for answers. This is one of them!
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Je m'attendais à une sorte d'histoire mais pas à un genre d'encyclopédie. alors c'est plus un livre didactique ou de référence.
By Michel
Format:Paperback
Excellent book on Greek and Roman mythology. The storytelling is well done to capture the reader. I personally own two copies.
There is also a very, very little section on Norse mythology near the back. Enough to peak your interest.
With the title Mythology, the book only covers Greek/classical mythology, leaves me disappointed (Wheres the Egyptian, more Norse please), but the fact it is such a well written book and if i were to read the classical mythology tales again i would read it here first.
There is also a very, very little section on Norse mythology near the back. Enough to peak your interest.
With the title Mythology, the book only covers Greek/classical mythology, leaves me disappointed (Wheres the Egyptian, more Norse please), but the fact it is such a well written book and if i were to read the classical mythology tales again i would read it here first.
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Great Overview of Greek Mythology
In my opinion, mythology is a very interesting subject that helps us better understand past cultures' lifestyles and many of the stories are extremely enjoyable. Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by Eric Blanton
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A Great Reading Experience!
I have been interested in Mythology for quite some time now, and when one of my teachers mentioned a voluntary summer class on mythology with no credit offerred I was quite... Read more
Published on May 25 2004
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Mythology by Edith Hamilton is a wonderful book for anyone who loves the stories of gods and heroes as much as I do. Read more
Published on May 16 2004
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NAPAHIGH STUDENT million word report
Mythology by Edith Hamilton is a wonderful book for anyone who loves the stories of gods and heroes as much as I do. Read more
Published on May 16 2004 by MICHAEL T. STOLTZ
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Booring!!!!!!
This is one of the most booring books i have ever read! ONLY read it if you are forced to for school...Why is this book considered a classic? Got me!
Published on Feb 28 2004
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Good storytelling.
Hamilton tells the stories, that may span several sources, in essentialized form in single stories for each character or topic. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004 by Dean
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Great Introduction for Early Teens
The major fault of Edith Hamilton's classic Mythology also serves as its greatest strength. Hamilton edited this collection in a very conservative social mileu, and chose to edit... Read more
Published on Jan 22 2004 by J. A Magill
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Very Good Greek Myth Encyclopedia
Edith Hamilton's "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" is a very easy to access reference to most of the myths of Ancient Greece. Read more
Published on Sep 24 2003 by Vagabond77
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Well...
I had to read this for my AP English class and I probably wouldn't have continued to read it after the first couple of pages if it hadn't been required. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2003 by Katie Westfall
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Good Introduction to Classical Mythology
I've done quite a bit of reading about greek (and roman) mythology and I still enjoyed this book. They way the myths are writen is so good that I could almost feel myself back in... Read more
Published on Jun 19 2003 by "astrea_evania"
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