Greek Myths

Greek myths are timeless classics that reflect the human condition, providing profound and entertaining narratives that form the bedrock of our culture and literature. This edition contains 21 renowned episodes from the Trojan War, Odysseus' wanderings, and his return to Ithaca, illustrated by 15 artists and accompanied by scene-setting vignettes and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

The Greek myths, timeless classics that have captivated us since ancient times, hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions such as love, hatred, fortune, jealousy, revenge, hubris, greed, or bravery. These traits form the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike. This edition contains 21 of the most famed episodes from the Trojan War, the subsequent wanderings of Odysseus, and his long-awaited return to Ithaca. The texts are carefully compiled from the seminal work Sagen des klassischen Altertums (Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) by Gustav Schwab and strikingly illustrated by 15 artists, including Walter Crane, William Russell Flint, Newell Convers Wyeth, and Virginia Frances Sterrett. These illustrations are complemented by scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses by Clifford Harper. Placing the tales in a historical context, the book contains an introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off with an extensive glossary of the most important protagonists in the Greek myths. The heroism, tragedy, and theater of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes to new life.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 144 x 201 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836592512