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Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths Book

Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths : Hardback : Transworld Publishers Ltd : 9780385015837 : 0385015836 : 31 Dec 1962 : A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations.Read More

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  • Amazon Review

    No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.

    The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) --Emilie Coulter

  • Product Description

    "For any child fortunate enough to have this  generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient  legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the  pictures interpret the text literally and are full of  detail and witty observation."--Horn  Book.

    "The drawings...are excellent  and excitingly evocative."--The New  York Times.

  • 0385015836
  • 9780385015837
  • Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
  • 31 December 1962
  • Doubleday
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 192
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