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Lädt ... Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readersvon Sarah Iles Johnston
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For many, modern retellings in novel form or as popular TV series may be the first introduction to Greek mythology, as internet forums like Goodreads amply testify. That does not need to be a bad thing, but it makes books like Sarah Iles Johnston’s masterful new retelling of a selection of the best known (and some less well known) Greek myths especially welcome. Johnston provides not only beautifully written stories, but also insightful backgrounds on Greek myths and where to find them. In this, she gives readers a much-needed update of myth collections like Edith Hamilton’s but with much more reference to the source materials.
"A new and modern retelling of all the major myths of Ancient Greek mythology by one of the leading scholars of classical myth"--
"An enticing and entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. Gods and Mortals is a major new telling of ancient Greek myths by one of the world's preeminent experts. In a fresh, vibrant, and compelling style that draws readers into the lives of the characters, Sarah Iles Johnston offers new narrations of all the best-known tales as well as others that are seldom told, taking readers on an enthralling journey from the origin of the cosmos to the aftermath of the Trojan War. Some of the mortals in these stories are cursed by the gods, while luckier ones are blessed with resourcefulness and resilience. Gods transform themselves into animals, humans, and shimmering gold to visit the earth in disguise-where they sometimes transform offending mortals into new forms, too: a wolf, a spider, a craggy rock. Other mortals-both women and men-use their wits and strength to conquer the monsters created by the gods-gorgons, dragons, harpies, fire-breathing bulls.Featuring captivating original illustrations by Tristan Johnston, Gods and Mortals highlights the rich connections between the different characters and stories, draws attention to the often-overlooked perspectives of female characters, and stays true both to the tales and to the world in which ancient people lived. The result is an engaging and entertaining new take on the Greek myths"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)398.20938Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Folk literature History, geographic treatment, biography Folklore of the ancient world Folklore of ancient GreeceKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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