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Greek Myths

Heroes and Heroines

Jean Menzies

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Hardback

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English
Macmillan
31 October 2023
Find out what happened when King Midas was granted his wish, how Icarus flew too close to the sun, and relive the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in these stories of love, betrayal, infatuation and punishment.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Greek myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients and, as there is no one definitive account, the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation through the centuries. Classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous myths from the likes of Andrew and Jean Lang, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Emilie Kip Baker, each chosen for its clarity and vivacity. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology.

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Imprint:   Macmillan
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 157mm,  Width: 101mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   162g
ISBN:   9781529093360
ISBN 10:   1529093368
Series:   Macmillan Collector's Library
Pages:   256
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Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is the prize-winning author of two children's books, Greek Myths and Egyptian Myths for Dorling Kindersley. She also publishes fantasy fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcast That's Ancient History, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today's world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Bookish Thoughts.

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