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Greek Gods and Heroes

Robert Graves

The legends of ancient Greece have captivated audiences for centuries. They have inspired great works of art and literature. Mythical tales of the battles among the Olympian gods, King Midas and his golden touch, the romance of Echo and Narcissus, and the incredible labors of Hercules are timeless classics familiar to even the youngest reader. Now these and other fascinating legends are retold for today by a famous poet, novelist, and classicist.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
  • Publish Date: Oct 15th, 1965
  • Pages: 160
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.70in - 4.10in - 0.50in - 0.20lb
  • EAN: 9780440932215
  • Recommended age: 12-UP
  • Categories: Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & RomanHistorical - Ancient CivilizationsClassics

About the Author

Robert Graves (1895-1985) was a poet, novelist, and critic. His first volume of poems, Over the Brazier (1916), reflects his experiences in the trenches, and was followed by many works of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. He is best known for his novel, I, Claudius (1934), which won the Hawthornden and James Tait Black Memorial prizes, and for his influential The White Goddess (1948).