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MYTHOLOGY
I used this book back when I was in highschool in the 80s and had to buy it again to refresh myself. Its a real classic. It has all the great myths. Each one is short and sweet so you can read through the myths you might be wondering about without having to read through long myth stories. The writing style is accessible and colorful. Definitely and enjoyable read.
MYTHOLOGY
I recently bought this edition of Edith Hamilton's comprehensive work, and, like some of the other reviewers here, a great reason was the illustrations--especially the cover. I, too, had an earlier version in white with Perseus holding Medusa's head, and have loved these stories for many years. Hamilton is the expert on this subject, and she prints the stories here in wonderfully detailed prose.
MYTHOLOGY
Though it is long and the gods have very difficult names if you you get through the first chapter or so you a rewarded with unbelievably amazing stories. It is a wonderful book to read at any age!
MYTHOLOGY
Edith Hamilton writes with a lot of discription and makes the stories very interesting. It has all of the Greek and Roman myths you would look for in a mythology book
MYTHOLOGY
A great book! It really got me fascinated with Greek and Roman mythology:
MYTHOLOGY
Although the book is a great source for numerous popular mythological stories it has some serious drawbacks. The book lacks personality as Hamilton gives a polite discourse upon the historical origins of the story being told. Also the writting is fairly simple and, at times, very impersonal as the writter often breaks up the flow of the story to add personal comentary on the thoughts of charachers or even to debate the historical origins and evaluate which popular version of the tale is better.