Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction - Helen Morales

Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction - Helen Morales

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From Zeus and Europa to Diana Pan and Prometheus the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves our origins and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films to psychoanalysis the bible and New Age spiritualism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

TITLE: Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction

AUTHOR: Helen Morales

SKU: 9780192804761

PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press

DATE PUBLISHED: 23/08/2007

PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom

PAGES: 168

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 110 mm x 72 mm x 9 mm

WEIGHT: 144 gr

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