Classical Mythology - Softcover
The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to classical mythology features a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary. It includes extensive translations of original mythological sources, including the complete Homeric Hymns and other works by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and a variety of Greek and Roman writers. New excerpts included in the Sixth Edition are from Sophocles' Oedipus the King the Illiad, the Odyssey, and Euripides' Bacchae.
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About the Author:
Mark Morford: Professor of Classics Emeritus at the University of Virginia
Robert Lenardon: Professor of Classics Emeritus at The Ohio State University
Michael Sham: Associate Professor of Classics at Siena College
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Mark Morford: Professor of Classics Emeritus at the University of Virginia
Robert Lenardon: Professor of Classics Emeritus at The Ohio State University
Michael Sham: Associate Professor of Classics at Siena College
"A fine introduction to the subject, clear, concise, and intelligently organized. Classical Mythology is easier to use than ever; in my opinion, it has no serious competition in the field."--Ralph Doty, University of Oklahoma
"A usefully thorough and delightfully well thought-out and compendious guide to the subject. Excellent selections."--Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University-Newark
"A usefully thorough and delightfully well thought-out and compendious guide to the subject. Excellent selections."--Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University-Newark
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- PublisherWiley
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0801319536
- ISBN 13 9780801319532
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number6
- Number of pages636
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