{"product_id":"greek-myths-by-gustav-schwab-9783836584722","title":"Greek Myths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek myths are \u003cem\u003etimeless classics\u003c\/em\u003e, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying \u003cem\u003euniversal characteristics and truths\u003c\/em\u003e—whether it be the courage of \u003cstrong\u003ePerseus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the greed of \u003cstrong\u003eMidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vaulting ambition of \u003cstrong\u003eIcarus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vengeance of \u003cstrong\u003eMedea\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the hubris of \u003cstrong\u003eNiobe\u003c\/strong\u003e. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which form the \u003cem\u003ebedrock of our culture and literature\u003c\/em\u003e today and remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition contains \u003cstrong\u003e47 tales\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the most famous episodes in Greek mythology, from \u003cstrong\u003ePrometheus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eArgonauts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTheseus\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003eTrojan War\u003c\/strong\u003e and Homer's \u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e. The individual texts are selected from the seminal work \u003cem\u003eSagen des klassischen Altertums\u003c\/em\u003e (Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) by \u003cstrong\u003eGustav Schwab\u003c\/strong\u003e (1792-1850), and strikingly illustrated by 29 artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden Age of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement, including \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Crane\u003c\/strong\u003e (1845-1915), \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Rackham\u003c\/strong\u003e (1867-1939), \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Russell Flint\u003c\/strong\u003e (1880-1969), and \u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Frances Sterrett\u003c\/strong\u003e (1900-1930).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese illustrations are complemented by scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses by \u003cstrong\u003eClifford Harper\u003c\/strong\u003e, commissioned especially for this volume. Placing the tales in context, the book contains a historical introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off with \u003cstrong\u003ebiographies of all featured artists\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as an \u003cstrong\u003eextensive glossary\u003c\/strong\u003e of ancient Greece's most famous protagonists. The \u003cem\u003eheroism, tragedy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003etheatre\u003c\/em\u003e of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes to new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596503630060,"sku":"9783836584722","price":92.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e0f8bd09b73e28ebe48429dbb4294997.jpg?v=1777941743","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/greek-myths-by-gustav-schwab-9783836584722","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}