The book of Greek & Roman folktales, legends, & myths
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2017].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780691170152, 0691170150
Physical Desc
xxviii, 549 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2017].
Language
English
ISBN
9780691170152, 0691170150
UPC
40026929745
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The first anthology ever to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories--from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh--these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology--from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled. Featuring nearly four hundred stories in authoritative and highly readable translations, this is the first book to offer a representative selection of the entire range of traditional classical storytelling. Set mostly in the world of humans, not gods, these stories focus on figures such as lovers, tricksters, philosophers, merchants, rulers, athletes, artists, and soldiers. The narratives range from the well-known--for example, Cupid and Psyche, Diogenes and his lantern, and the tortoise and the hare--to lesser-known tales that deserve wider attention. Entertaining and fascinating, they offer a unique window into the fantasies, anxieties, humor, and passions of the people who told them. Complete with beautiful illustrations by Glynnis Fawkes, a comprehensive introduction, notes, and more, this one-of-a-kind anthology will delight general readers as well as students of classics, fairy tales, and folklore.
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Morris County Library - Adult Reference | REF 292.13 BOO | Non-circulating |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hansen, W. F., & Fawkes, G. (2017). The book of Greek & Roman folktales, legends, & myths . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hansen, William F., 1941- and Glynnis, Fawkes. 2017. The Book of Greek & Roman Folktales, Legends, & Myths. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hansen, William F., 1941- and Glynnis, Fawkes. The Book of Greek & Roman Folktales, Legends, & Myths Princeton University Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hansen, William F., and Glynnis Fawkes. The Book of Greek & Roman Folktales, Legends, & Myths Princeton University Press, 2017.
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