Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece by Gustav Schwab (2001, Trade Paperback)

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This book, titled "Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece" by Gustav Schwab, is a fascinating addition to any collection. With 768 pages of captivating content, this trade paperback is a must-have for anyone interested in psychology, social science, and fiction. The book is illustrated and written in English, and it was published in 2001 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The book is a part of "The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library" series and covers a wide range of topics including fantasy, collections and anthologies, fairy tales, folk tales, legends and mythology, and general literary topics. It is not a textbook and weighs 2lbs with dimensions of 9.2in x 6.2in x 1.6in. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on the gods and heroes of ancient Greece.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100375714464
ISBN-139780375714467
eBay Product ID (ePID)1939706

Product Key Features

Book TitleGods and Heroes of Ancient Greece
Number of Pages768 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicFantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, General, Literary
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Fiction, Psychology
AuthorGustav Schwab
Book SeriesThe Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight29.3 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-278393
Reviews"A superb volume, the keystone for any home library."- The New Yorker "A book to be grateful for. . . . Schwab retells the legends of ancient Greece with splendid vigor and charm." - Commonweal, "A superb volume, the keystone for any home library."-The New Yorker "A book to be grateful for. . . . Schwab retells the legends of ancient Greece with splendid vigor and charm." -Commonweal
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal292.1/3
SynopsisFrom fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains the power and drama of the original works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Homer. Introduction by Werner Jaeger With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
LC Classification NumberBL783.S3913 2001

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