Description: Gods and Mortals : Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers, Paperback by Johnston, Sarah Iles, ISBN 0691239878, ISBN-13 9780691239873, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US An entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths “This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths.”—Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series “Move over, Edith Hamilton! Sarah Iles Johnston has hit the magical refresh button on Greek myths.”—Maria Tatar, author of The Heroine with 1001 Faces 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.
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Book Title: Gods and Mortals : Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers
Number of Pages: 496 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Topic: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, General, Ancient & Classical
Item Height: 1.6 in
Publication Year: 2024
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Literary Criticism, Religion, Fiction, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 16.3 Oz
Author: Sarah Iles Johnston
Item Length: 7.9 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
