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There has long been a need for the stories of ancient mythology written to appeal to the twentieth-century mind. Edith Hamilton's orderly and lucid presentation of Greek, Roman and Norse mythology promises the casual reader and the avid student a sound, modern and adult key to the foundation stones of world literature. Her years of study of classical literature have already produced notable books and the charm of her writing is well established by THE GREEK WAY and THE ROMAN WAY. She has not been content to be merely a reteller of tales. She has blended and organized the sometimes conflicting…

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45 editions · 4 languages
  • Paperback · English · 2011
    Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
    Grand Central Publishing · 512 pages · 9780446574754
  • Paperback · English · 1999
    Warner Books · 9789990833928
  • Paperback · English · 1977
    Putnam Pub Group (T) · 9780448000930
  • Hardcover · English · 1976
    Amereon Limited · 497 pages · 9780848810375
  • Paperback · English · 1969
    Mentor · 352 pages · 9780451628039
  • Paperback · English · 1969
    New American Library · 9780451625953
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