"Classical Mythology, International Tenth Edition" is one of the most comprehensive studies of classical mythology. It presents clear and extensive translations of original sources by its authors, bringing the myths and legends of Greece and Rome to life in an understandable and engaging way. The text contains a wide range of accurate translations from Greek and Latin sources, including the works of Homer, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Virgil, Ovid, and Seneca.
The esteemed authors Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon, along with new collaborator Michael Sham, dynamically combine poetic narratives and illuminating commentary to bring myths to life for students. They offer historical and cultural context for the myths, including elements from art and archaeology, while providing ample interpretive material and examining the enduring influence of classical mythology in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and cinema.
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- Oxford University Press
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Theme
- Archaeology, Science of History
- Time Period
- Classical & Hellenistic Period
- Language
- English
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- Soft
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- ISBN-13
- 9780199997398
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