Play Audiobook Sample

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Audiobook

Name: Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Audiobook
Brand: Little, Brown & Company
SKU: amvt
Availability: InStock
Rating: 0.00 (1 reviews)
Author: Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9781611139280

By: Edith Hamilton

Play Audiobook Sample

FlexPass™ Price: ~~$15.95~~

$9.95 for new members!

(Includes UNLIMITED podcast listening)

Love your audiobook or we'll exchange it
No credits to manage, just big savings
Unlimited podcast listening

Add to Cart learn more

Regular Price: $31.99 Add to Cart

Read By: Suzanne Torren, Suzanne Toren Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: 14.50 hours at 1.0x Speed 9.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2013 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781611139280

(0.00) - 1 listener ratings

Wishlist (add) Wishlist (remove) Share

More by Author More by Narrator Similar Audiobooks

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

Longest Chapter Length:

63:36 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:59 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

34:59 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

Other Audiobooks Written by Edith Hamilton: > View All...

The Echo of Greece Audiobook, by Edith Hamilton

The Roman Way Audiobook, by Edith Hamilton

The Greek Way Audiobook, by Edith Hamilton

Listeners Also Enjoyed:

> View All...

The Greeks: A Global History Audiobook, by

Mein Kampf (The Ford Translation) Audiobook, by

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Audiobook, by

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Audiobook, by

Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes Audiobook, by

All Quiet on the Western Front Audiobook, by

Dune: Book One in the Dune Chronicles Audiobook, by

Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Audiobook, by

Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life Audiobook, by

Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War against Nazi Germany Audiobook, by

Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Audiobook, by

Norse Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Vikings to Valkyries, an Epic Who's Who in Old Norse Mythology Audiobook, by

The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions Audiobook, by

Publisher Description

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.

Download and start listening now!

“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.”
— AudioFile

Quotes

“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.”
— New York Times
“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.”
— New Yorker
“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

Mythology Listener Reviews

Be the first to write a review about this audiobook!

Write a Review

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

Bryan Kennedy was born and raised on Long Island and has been working as an actor and comedian in New York for the past several years. He has done numerous theater productions, voiceovers, commercials, and audiobooks.

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.