{"product_id":"greek-myths-legends-tales-of-heroes-gods-monsters-hardcover","title":"Greek Myths \u0026 Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods \u0026 Monsters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Kershaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eJ. K. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful edition with a new introduction to the mighty exploits of Zeus, Odysseus, the twelve tasks of Heracles, and the Titans, highlighting the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeous Collector's Edition. From the birth of Zeus, to Prometheus, Pandora and Helen of Troy, Odysseus and Jason and the Argonauts, the myths of the Greeks and, later, the Romans, are passionate and powerfully told. The Gods are jealous of each other's powers, subject to mighty outbursts of love and always seeking vengeance. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilization that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold here. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlame Tree Collector's Editions\u003c\/b\u003e present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Steve Kershaw \u003c\/b\u003e(Introduction) is the author and tutor of Oxford University's \u003ci\u003eGreek Mythology: Online\u003c\/i\u003e course, a lecturer for the V\u0026amp;A, a guest speaker for various cultural travel companies, and was an expert contributor to the History Channel's \u003ci\u003eBarbarians Rising\u003c\/i\u003e series. His publications on Greek mythology include \u003ci\u003eThe Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e (editor, 1999), \u003ci\u003eA Brief Guide to Greek Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e (Robinson, 2007), \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Atlantis: Plato's Ideal State\u003c\/i\u003e (Robinson, 2017), and \u003ci\u003eMythologica\u003c\/i\u003e (Wide-Eyed Editions, 2019), which was Amazon.com's Best Children's Non-Fiction Book of 2019 and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Jackson \u003c\/b\u003e(General Editor) has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 6.6 x 4.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51999530942765,"sku":"9781839648878","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/yI2lD7vnAe9781839648878.webp?v=1776559828","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/greek-myths-legends-tales-of-heroes-gods-monsters-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}