The Greek Myths by Robert Graves
“Icarus disregarded his father’s orders and began to soar towards the sun, thrilled by the lift of his wide sweeping wings,” reads the first line of Robert Graves’s timeless retelling of the Greek tales. These are the greatest stories ever told – Hercules’ labours, the Argonauts’ voyage, Theseus’ encounter with the minotaur, Midas’ golden touch, the Trojan War, and Odysseus’ return home – combined into one epic and unforgettable tale. Eventually, Daedalus could no longer see Icarus when he looked over his shoulder, but scattered feathers floated on the waves below.
The Greek Myths by Robert Graves
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Its single page-turning narrative format makes it perfect for beginning readers, and its full commentary and extensive name index make it equally beneficial for anybody looking for an authoritative and exhaustive treatment of the extraordinary stories that form the foundation of Western literature. The Greek Myths is a literary masterpiece in and of itself, a collection of amazing tales, and a classic among classics.
Greek mythology and the characters and plots that played a part in their lives and the lives they influenced are explained and commented on by Robert Graves in a way that is comprehensible, well-researched, and entertaining. more thorough and extensive than Hamilton’s text.
