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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Audiobook
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Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.
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 ofmythology as it relates the Greek, Roman, and Norse tales that hold the seedsof so much of Western literature. Narrator Suzanne Toren does an admirable jobof balancing the scholarly and the literary. She moves smoothly betweenacademic theory and an entertaining retelling of classic tales, adding layersof new understanding to these ancient stories. Unencumbered by sound effectsand assorted voices, the listener can focus on the power of the storiesthemselves and come away with a new appreciation for how attuned to ourdeep-seated psyche and human motivations our ancient ancestors were. Theattentive listener will come away from this listening experience with a basicunderstanding of how myth is integral to our present-day culture.”
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“No one in modern times has shown us more vividly than Edith Hamilton ‘the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.’ Filtering the golden essence from the mass of classical literature, she proved how applicable to our daily lives are the humor and wisdom of more than 2,000 years ago.”
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“Edith Hamilton retells the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths with a sure taste and scholarship that help to restore their quality as perennial and refreshing fables about human nature, including our own.”
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“Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion—and this classic compendium is her tribute…Fans of Greek mythology will find all the great stories and characters here—Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus—each discussed in generous detail by the voice of an impressively knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses) narrator. This is also an excellent primer for middle and high school students who are studying ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
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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.
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.