Greek Gods and Heroes
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Greek Gods and Heroes
By (Author) Robert Graves
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
31st March 1999
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
292
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 106mm, Height 175mm, Spine 11mm
91g
Description
The legends of ancient Greece have captivated audiences for centuries. They have inspired great works of art and literature. Mythical tales of the battles among the Olympian gods, King Midas and his golden touch, the romance of Echo and Narcissus, and the incredible labors of Hercules are timeless classics familiar to even the youngest reader. Now these and other fascinating legends are retold for today by a famous poet, novelist, and classicist.
Author Bio
Robert Graves (18951985) was a poet, novelist, and critic. His first volume of poems,Over the Brazier(1916), reflects his experiences in the trenches, and was followed by many works of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. He is best known for his novel,I, Claudius(1934), which won the Hawthornden and James Tait Black Memorial prizes, and for his influentialThe White Goddess(1948).
