Classical Mythology in English Literature

Classical Mythology in English Literature
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 446
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ISBN-10 : 9781134754649
ISBN-13 : 1134754647
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Book Synopsis Classical Mythology in English Literature by : Geoffrey Miles

Download or read book Classical Mythology in English Literature written by Geoffrey Miles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical Mythology in English Literature brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes, the anthology then focuses on three stories: * Orpheus, the great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death * Venus and Adonis, the love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved * Pygmalion, the master sculptor who fell in love with his creation. Each section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions, showing how each myth has been used/abused or appropriated since its origins


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