The Greek Myths
Recommended by Lucy Coats, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #19 in Folio Society, Ranked #22 in Ancient Greece — see more rankings.
Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths. For a full appreciation of literature or visual art, knowledge of the Greek myths is crucial. In this much-loved collection, poet and scholar Robert Graves retells the immortal stories of the Greek myths. Demeter mourning her daughter Persephone, Icarus flying too close to the sun, Theseus and the Minotaur … all are captured here with the author’s characteristic erudition and flair.
The Greek Myths is the culmination of years of research and careful observation, however... more
The Greek Myths is the culmination of years of research and careful observation, however... more
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Lucy Coats As far as I know, every single myth and every single variation, every single little nugget of Greek myth that isn’t necessarily even complete, is in there. (Source)
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- #67 in Greek
- #92 in Greek Mythology
- #74 in Mythology
- #89 in Rick Riordan
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