The Greek Myths: The Complete and Definitive Edition

I would highly reccommend this book to anyone interested in Classical Mythology; it is comprehensive and is very easy to use. You can use the references to find a specific myth, if you have a particular interest, or read it as an extentended collection of the stories. It contains all of the Greek myths together, and told very well. I would, however, caution academic or literary users, as if you need to know the sources for each myth Graves does not always reference them. For this kind of use, I would reccommend Pierre Grimal's 'Dictionary of Classical Mythology'. The book also contains a map of the Greek world and map showing sites mentioned in the text, helping you visualize and understand the relative geographies of the myths. I really like this book, and after buying my own copy bought one for a friend. A must for lovers of mythology. :D

A comprehensive retelling of the major Greek myths. I am very pleased to have it in my Kindle library.

This is a book I've wanted to read for a long time but never seemed to find the time after a stay in hospital and now convalescing it seems the opportunity is now here started reading and it is very concise but now I have purchased it realise you can read each chapter as an individual story a great purchase should have purchased sooner

Absolutely packed with Greek myths, their meanings msg in a historical context and even their origins relating to other mythologies and cultures from around the world. The author has obviously gone to great lengths to compile the definitive book of Greek myth and to this end also includes alternate telling of the story. A bit dry of a read for new comers but a splendid piece of literature for anyone interested.

Great book in and of itself, but this copy arrived with tirn and daamaged pages

The author takes the reader on an evocative journey through Greek myths and mythology in 171 short logically ordered chapters. The book would be better titled “Greek Myths and Mythology”, for detailed explanations and potential historic origins are provided for each paragraph of actual story. Comparisons are also made between differing versions of the same myth. The author provides a captivating insight into ancient history and the human phykey. The book is not intended as an introduction into the subject but is a fascinating read for those with a basic knowledge seeking greater detail and depth. The book is also well suited to those seeking a definitive reference, for not one myth appears to have been missed and every paragraph of story is referenced to its original source. But be warned; the authors use of English is complex and articulated, I would suggest that readers not capable of attaining high grades in English Language may struggle to fully comprehend.

This book has stood the test of time and you will soon see why. Robert Graves knowledge of Greek Mythology is very extensive. However, if you are looking for an easy read or some sort of introduction to Greek Mythology this is not the book for you. Unless you are a serious student of the subject it is extremely difficult to keep up with all the names and the endless relationships that seemed to have occurred. Even if you just read the myths and not the large amount of footnotes written by Robert Graves it is still fairly difficult to follow in places. Probably better as a source of reference than a book to read from cover to cover.

One of the best sources for retelling Greek mythology. Robert Grave gives details of every myth and circumstances of relevant background to the stories. I highly recommend that anyone interested in Greek mythology

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If you're interested in the details of greek mythology, in every aspect of the tales and where they come from, than this is the book for you. If you mostly aim for entertainment, than it is probably not.

This is a wonderful way to dive into Greek mythology. The writing is clear and engaging, making complex stories easy to follow. It is a perfect addition to any library for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Educativo.

very much a reference book and for the advanced researcher. Excellent