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Author
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Retold by David Boyle and Viv Croot. Illustrated by Sarah Young. Excerpts from the Iliad in this volume have been taken from the 1890 revised edition of The Iliad of Homer: a Translation by John Graham Cordery (first published in 1871).
2) The Oresteia
Author
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
1989
Physical Desc
xi, 249 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
Author
Publisher
Folio Society
Pub. Date
2003, c1996
Physical Desc
2 vol.
Language
English
Description
"The Greek Myths was first published in 1955 by Penguin Books, and was reprinted with amendments in 1957. An edition revised by Robert Graves was published in 1960, also by Penguin Books. The text of this edition follows that of the 1960 edition, except for the deletion of Graves's source notes." Includes index.
Author
Publisher
Folio Society
Pub. Date
2003, c1996
Physical Desc
2 vol.
Language
English
Description
"The Greek Myths was first published in 1955 by Penguin Books, and was reprinted with amendments in 1957. An edition revised by Robert Graves was published in 1960, also by Penguin Books. The text of this edition follows that of the 1960 edition, except for the deletion of Graves's source notes." Includes index.
11) The Odyssey
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 24
Language
English
Formats
Description
Magnificent translation of the Odyssey which captures the energy and poetry of Homer's original.
14) The Odyssey
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 24
Language
English
Description
Translated by Robert Fagles, introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. Includes pronouncing glossary.
Author
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2012, c2011
Physical Desc
262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A history of the legend of Orpheus traces his mythical achievements and enduring influence, covering topics ranging from his passion for Eurydice to his role in inspiring Plato and Monteverdi and his treatment by the early Church.
18) Mythology
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
1942
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Description
Includes Greek, Roman and Norse mythology.