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Men and Gods: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks

by Edward Gorey, Rex Warner
Men and Gods: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks
Men and Gods: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks

Timeless Greek myths, modernly retold with unique illustrations.

If you're looking to explore the rich tapestry of Greek mythology through a fresh lens, "Men and Gods" is a delightful choice. Rex Warner's colloquial storytelling breathes new life into ancient narratives, making them accessible and engaging. Paired with Edward Gorey's distinct visual style, each myth is not only revived but also given a contemporary artistic twist that complements the timeless tales. It's a fusion of classic lore and modern artistry that's hard to resist.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Men and Gods: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks

by Edward Gorey, Rex Warner
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ISBN: 9781590172636
Authors: Edward Gorey, Rex Warner
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Date of Publication: 2008-01-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: History, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 363 readers)

Description

This outstanding collection brings together the novelist and scholar Rex Warner’s knack for spellbinding storytelling with Edward Gorey’s inimitable talent as an illustrator in a memorable modern recounting of the most beloved myths of ancient Greece. Writing in a relaxed and winning colloquial style, Warner vividly recreates the classic stories of Jason and the Argonauts and Theseus and the Minotaur, among many others, while Gorey’s quirky pen-and-ink sketches offer a visual interpretation of these great myths in the understated but brilliantly suggestive style that has gained him admirers throughout the world. These tales cover the range of Greek mythology, including the creation story of Deucalion and Pyrrha, the heroic adventures of Perseus, the fall of Icarus, Cupid and Psyche’s tale of love, and the tragic history of Oedipus and Thebes. Men and Gods is an essential and delightful book with which to discover some of the key stories of world literature.
 

Timeless Greek myths, modernly retold with unique illustrations.

If you're looking to explore the rich tapestry of Greek mythology through a fresh lens, "Men and Gods" is a delightful choice. Rex Warner's colloquial storytelling breathes new life into ancient narratives, making them accessible and engaging. Paired with Edward Gorey's distinct visual style, each myth is not only revived but also given a contemporary artistic twist that complements the timeless tales. It's a fusion of classic lore and modern artistry that's hard to resist.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.