Gods and Mortals by Sarah Iles Johnston
An entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths.
"[A] superb retelling. . . Nuanced, sympathetic and deeply moving."---Michael Dirda, Washington Post
"Sarah Iles Johnston brings exceptional verve and scholarship to Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers, a comprehensive volume. . . . [Johnston] restores the lustiness of tales that other writers have made bloodless. . . . Armchair enthusiasts may find some surprises."---Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal
"A truly wonderful book for anyone interested in Greek myth . . . written in an accessible, engaging and beautiful style that does credit to the timeless inspiration of these stories."---Jacqueline Klooster, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"[The] gods make Game of Thrones look like a pastoral idyll…this book is a delight and a ‘must have.’"---Roger Barnes, Classics for All
"[Gods and Mortals] can almost be read as a novel…if you’re at all interested in the Greek myths and why they are still relevant to us in our modern world, you’ll want one on your bookshelf that you can keep and dip into over and again."---Terry Potter, The Letterpress Project
"Lively, engaging, and well researched." * Choice Reviews *
"Enjoyable."---Kathleen Fleming, Journal of Folklore Research Review
"Sarah Iles Johnston brings exceptional verve and scholarship to Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers, a comprehensive volume. . . . [Johnston] restores the lustiness of tales that other writers have made bloodless. . . . Armchair enthusiasts may find some surprises."---Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal
"A truly wonderful book for anyone interested in Greek myth . . . written in an accessible, engaging and beautiful style that does credit to the timeless inspiration of these stories."---Jacqueline Klooster, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"[The] gods make Game of Thrones look like a pastoral idyll…this book is a delight and a ‘must have.’"---Roger Barnes, Classics for All
"[Gods and Mortals] can almost be read as a novel…if you’re at all interested in the Greek myths and why they are still relevant to us in our modern world, you’ll want one on your bookshelf that you can keep and dip into over and again."---Terry Potter, The Letterpress Project
"Lively, engaging, and well researched." * Choice Reviews *
"Enjoyable."---Kathleen Fleming, Journal of Folklore Research Review
Sarah Iles Johnston is the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Religion and Professor of Classics at The Ohio State University, where she teaches courses on Greek myths. Her many books include The Story of Myth, Ancient Greek Divination, and Restless Dead: Encounters between the Living and the Dead in Ancient Greece. Tristan Johnston is an illustrator and graphic designer whose work includes books for children and adults, as well as storyboards and graphics for apparel. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691199207 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691199205 |
| Title | Gods and Mortals |
| Author | Sarah Iles Johnston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2023-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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