D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths (Chinese Edition) - Hardcover

Ingri DAulaire; Edgar Parin D Aulaire

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 7549953872 ISBN 13: 9787549953875

Publisher: Jiangsu Education Publishing House, 2016

Synopsis

The D'Aulaires were the world-famous children picture books artists. After they investigated on the Greek islands, they simplified the Greek mythology with beautiful words and engaging and humorous illustrations.

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Review:

No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.

The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) --Emilie Coulter

From the Back Cover:

"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."
--Horn Book.

"The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."
--The New York Times.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jiangsu Education Publishing House
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 7549953872
• ISBN 13: 9787549953875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 179