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Myths of Greece and Rome

Myths of Greece and Rome

Paperback (26 Nov 1981)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Orpheus leading his beloved Eurydice back to life . Ulysses battling to resist the mesmerising Sirens' song . The tragedy of the vengeful Medea .

The timeless stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome are charged with passion and romance, magic and murder. Each one is brought to life beautifully in this lavishly illustrated edition of Thomas Bulfinch's 'The Age of Fable' compiled by Bryan Holme. The narrative is clear and captivating, while the illustrations demonstrate the profound effect the myths had on the great artists of the West, via paintings and sculptures by masters from Botticelli to Picasso.

About the Publisher

Penguin Books

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140056433
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 292.13
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 308
Weight: 670g
Height: 241mm
Width: 193mm
Spine width: 20mm