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Greek Gods and Heroes
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Greek Gods and Heroes
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert Graves
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 175,Width 106 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780440932215
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| Classifications | Dewey:292 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
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| Imprint |
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
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| Publication Date |
15 October 1965 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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.
Author Biography
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).
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