Ana Sampson
Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems
Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems
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A beautiful gift book featuring mythological poems from around the world, illustrated by Chris Riddell and compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson. The poems include retellings and reimaginings of Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Japanese, and Inuit mythology, featuring gods, monsters, tricksters, heroes, magical creatures, and more.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
People have been sharing stories with each other since ancient times, and many of these stories were told in verse. This collection of poems features retellings and reimaginings of Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Japanese, and Inuit mythology. You will encounter gods, monsters, tricksters, heroes, magical creatures, and objects, as well as magicians and spirits such as Medusa, Icarus, Loki, Osiris, the Minotaur, Pegasus, Bunyip, Kukulcan, Cerberus, Beowolf, and Mjolnir. Additionally, footnotes provide insights into the stories themselves.
The collection includes poems by renowned authors such as Neil Gaiman, W.B. Yeats, Kae Tempest, Sylvia Plath, Shakespeare, Benjamin Zephaniah, and Joseph Coelho. These poems offer captivating glimpses into the world of gods, goddesses, and monsters from diverse cultures and time periods.
The illustrations in this book are truly stunning, done by award-winning former children's laureate Chris Riddell. His black-and-white illustrations bring the mythology to life and add an extra layer of beauty to the collection.
Whether you are a fan of mythology or simply enjoy reading beautiful poetry, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating world of gods, goddesses, and monsters from around the globe.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035023011
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