Publisher Description
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art, literature and culture inquiry-from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, Mythology is a classic not to be missed.
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“Hamilton’s classic examines the roots and purpose of
mythology as it relates the Greek, Roman, and Norse tales that hold the seeds
of so much of Western literature. Narrator Suzanne Toren does an admirable job
of balancing the scholarly and the literary. She moves smoothly between
academic theory and an entertaining retelling of classic tales, adding layers
of new understanding to these ancient stories. Unencumbered by sound effects
and assorted voices, the listener can focus on the power of the stories
themselves and come away with a new appreciation for how attuned to our
deep-seated psyche and human motivations our ancient ancestors were. The
attentive listener will come away from this listening experience with a basic
understanding of how myth is integral to our present-day culture.”
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About Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton (1867–1963) graduated with a master’s degree from Bryn Mawr College, won the National Achievement Award in 1950, received honorary doctorates, and was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In 1957 she was made an honorary citizen of Athens and decorated with the Golden Cross of the Order of Benefaction by King Paul of Greece.
About the Narrators
Gabra Zackman is an actress, author, and narrator who has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She was educated at Northwestern University. A classically trained actress, she has appeared in theaters all over the country as well as on film and television.
Gabra Zackman is an actress, author, and narrator who has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She was educated at Northwestern University. A classically trained actress, she has appeared in theaters all over the country as well as on film and television.