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5.0 out of 5 stars 'The Greek Myths' Robert Graves
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
5.0 out of 5 stars Tye Greek Myths
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
4.0 out of 5 stars A definitive guide - but not for the dabbler
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Authorative
Brilliantly put together as a reference work.
3.0 out of 5 stars Too confusing
Book was too hard on my brain. I even tried to do a family tree to make it easy to remember which child belonged to whom. The book isn't what I expected ive got to page 112 and I dont think I can read anymore. Don't think this book is for me.
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you always wanted to know
The book is a masterpiece for Greek myth beginners. Very readable and understandable without being too hybrid.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book/
With the currant fashion amongst women authors for stories about female heroines from ancient Greece, Robert Graves's ”The Greek Myths",is the ideal companion. This scholarly work provides information about many of the characters being written about today.
It is just a good book
Enjoy reading it!
Highly recommended for mythology buffs.
I was hoping this book would further my knowledge on the details of Greek mythology. There was a slight concern that it may just be a collection of quotes from manuscripts leaving us to decipher the language for ourselves, but that was not the case at all. The book has a flow that explains the sequence of the Greek myths beginning from chaos, the creation and so on. The sources of the myths are all put together for you, the reader, so that we can follow it like a story. References prominently mentioned, should we want to research a particular myth.The quality of the physical book and print quality are okay, nothing exceptional. With more than 700 pages of information, a few illustrations placed as eye-catchers would have been nice, but that is a luxury I can live without. There are a couple of maps in there showing locations, which help bring the journeys to life.Delivered 5 days before the expected date, well packaged. A complete one stop resource for all your Greek myths and legends. For the price, it is a steal.
The most complete overview I've found so far
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.
very much a reference book and for the advanced researcher. Excellent
very much a reference book and for the advanced researcher. Excellent
Perfect to study Greek mythology
It is absolutely the best book one who would want to study greek mythology could find out in every library or on the internet. Really helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 'The Greek Myths' Robert Graves
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
5.0 out of 5 stars Tye Greek Myths
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
4.0 out of 5 stars A definitive guide - but not for the dabbler
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Authorative
Brilliantly put together as a reference work.
3.0 out of 5 stars Too confusing
Book was too hard on my brain. I even tried to do a family tree to make it easy to remember which child belonged to whom. The book isn't what I expected ive got to page 112 and I dont think I can read anymore. Don't think this book is for me.
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you always wanted to know
The book is a masterpiece for Greek myth beginners. Very readable and understandable without being too hybrid.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Good service
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book/
With the currant fashion amongst women authors for stories about female heroines from ancient Greece, Robert Graves's ”The Greek Myths",is the ideal companion. This scholarly work provides information about many of the characters being written about today.
It is just a good book
Enjoy reading it!
Highly recommended for mythology buffs.
I was hoping this book would further my knowledge on the details of Greek mythology. There was a slight concern that it may just be a collection of quotes from manuscripts leaving us to decipher the language for ourselves, but that was not the case at all. The book has a flow that explains the sequence of the Greek myths beginning from chaos, the creation and so on. The sources of the myths are all put together for you, the reader, so that we can follow it like a story. References prominently mentioned, should we want to research a particular myth.The quality of the physical book and print quality are okay, nothing exceptional. With more than 700 pages of information, a few illustrations placed as eye-catchers would have been nice, but that is a luxury I can live without. There are a couple of maps in there showing locations, which help bring the journeys to life.Delivered 5 days before the expected date, well packaged. A complete one stop resource for all your Greek myths and legends. For the price, it is a steal.
The most complete overview I've found so far
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.
very much a reference book and for the advanced researcher. Excellent
very much a reference book and for the advanced researcher. Excellent
Perfect to study Greek mythology
It is absolutely the best book one who would want to study greek mythology could find out in every library or on the internet. Really helpful.
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