Discover timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling book detailing classic Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends—featuring beautiful illustrations throughout.Edith Hamilton’s Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the myths that are the keystone of Western culture—the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.Follow the drama of the Trojan War...

The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece."Five hundred years before Christ in a little town on the far western border of the settled and civilizaed world, a strange new power was at work. . . . Athens had entered upon her brief and magnificent flowering of genius which so molded the world of mind and of spirit that our mind and spirit today are different. . . . What was then produced of art and of thought has never been ...

This beautifully illustrated edition presents The Classic Collection of Edith Hamilton, a foundational set of works that brings the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome vividly to life. With timeless clarity and scholarly elegance, Hamilton’s writing has introduced generations of readers to classical civilization, myth, and thought. In The Greek Way, Hamilton explores the spirit of ancient Greece through its art, literature, and philosophy. She illuminates the ideals of freedom, reason, and i...

Mythology is one of the definitive collections of ancient myths – Greek, Roman, and Norse – in the English language, overshadowing the first part of the classic Bulfinch’s Mythology. It is still commonly used in schools as a reference for ancient myth, and is one of the best, most accessible ways to learn about classic gods, monsters, and heroes like Achilles, Odysseus, Zeuss, Loki, and many more.Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature...

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller. For nearly 80 years, readers have chosen Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes...

In "The Greek Way," Edith Hamilton crafts an insightful exploration of ancient Greek culture, philosophy, and art, articulating the profound influences these elements have had on Western civilization. Hamilton employs a lucid and engaging literary style, seamlessly weaving together historical analysis and personal reflections, which invites readers to appreciate the aesthetic and intellectual vigor of the Hellenic society. The book is set against the backdrop of a period marked by remarkab...

The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture--the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We meet the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla. We follow the drama of the Tr...

"No one in modern times has shown us more vividly than Edith Hamilton 'the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.'" —New York TimesIn this now-classic history of Roman civilization, Edith Hamilton vividly depicts Roman life and spirit as they are revealed by the greatest writers of the age. Among these literary guides are Cicero, who left an incomparable collection of letters; Catullus, who was the quintessential poet of love; Horace, who ch...

The Roman Way was the author’s second book, providing contrasts between ancient Rome and present-day life. Hamilton describes life as it existed according to ancient Roman poets such as Plautus, Virgil and Juvenal, interprets Roman thought and manners, and compares them to people’s lives in the twentieth century. She also suggests how Roman ideas can be applied to the modern world.

Three classic Greek tragedies are translated and critically introduced by Edith Hamilton.

Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a classic retelling of the most enduring myths from ancient Greece, Rome, and Norse tradition. With clarity, elegance, and an enduring sense of wonder, Hamilton brings to life the epic adventures, heroic quests, and tragic fates that have shaped Western culture for centuries. The book introduces readers to the great Olympian gods — Zeus, Athena, Apollo, and their kin — as well as legendary mortals such as Hercules, Perseus, a...

**"The Platonic Forms of the Platonic dialogues."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the GoogleplexFor the first time in paperback, the landmark one-volume edition of the complete writings of Plato**This classic one-volume edition of the complete writings of Plato is now available in paperback for the very first time. The editors, Edith Hamilton and Huntington Cairns, chose the contents from the work of the best modern British and American translators....