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Narrated by:
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Suzanne Toren
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By:
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Edith Hamilton
Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious listeners and academics alike.
Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern listener 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.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
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And that points out the main weakness of the book. It makes it seems that myths are solely the product of Greece and Rome, with a few thrown in from Norse mythology. And, the section on the Norse gods is very brief and seems to be just tacked on as an afterthought. So, the book title is a bit misleading in that it doesn’t let you know that we’re really only talking about those that had the most influence on western culture. Of course, those are the ones that its target audience would likely be most interested in, especially considering when the book was published. And, a book that broadened out to even a few of the other major cultural traditions would encompass much more than one volume. Still, the title should state what it is really covering.
That doesn’t detract from the content, however. It is well-researched and interesting to read. It is written for a general audience, not for scholars, and doesn’t get bogged down in detail or boring analysis. It’s for us.
Actually Greek with Roman versions and a few Norse
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Edith Hamilton writes with the air of a consummate educator, and Suzanne Toren's voice feels like the perfect match. I could easily imagine her in a lecture hall. Hamilton saves the audience quite a bit of time by taking the perspective of multiple authors and either blending for a cohesive story or contrasting their views when appropriate. She gives insight into the writing styles of ancient writers, whether they are separated by time or culture. As mentioned, the Norse selection is incredibly brief but, as with the rest of the text, insightful by going beyond merely repeating the stories.
Great insight on Greek and Roman--barely any Norse
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Great classic of myths retold in English
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The definitive work on Greek Mythology for casual fans.
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Good information
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I listen over and over
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Mostly Greek mythology
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Mythology in plain English
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Splendid!
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Good way to catch up on Greek mythology
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