The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time & physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific settings: Thebes dominates the tragedy of Oedipus; Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon & Electra; Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus` slaying of the Minotaur; Tiryns was where Heracles set out from on each of his twelve labours. Here, the reader is taken on a tour of 22 destinations in Greece & Turkey, from Mount Olympus to Homer`s Hades, recounting the tales from Greek mythology & the history associated with each, evoking their atmosphere & highlighting features that visitors can still see today. Drawing on a wide range of Classical sources, with"ations newly translated by the author & freshly illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, this book is both a useful visitor`s guide to famous sites connected with Greek mythology & an enthralling imaginative journey for the armchair traveller. ...

The ” Greek Myths” is the definitive & comprehensive edition of Robert Graves` classic imaginative & poetic retelling of the Greek myths. ` Icarus disobeyed his father`s instructions & began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...` Including many of the greatest stories ever told
- the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus & the minotaur, Midas & his golden touch, the Trojan War & Odysseus` journey home
- Robert Graves` superb & comprehensive retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. With a novelist`s skill & a poet`s eye, Graves draws on the entire canon of ancient literature, bringing together all the elements of every myth into one epic & unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single, continuous narrative, while full commentaries, with cross-references, interpretations, variants & explanations, as well as a comprehensive index of names, make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference for anyone seeking an authoritative & detailed account of the gods, heroes & extraordinary events that provide the bedrock of Western literature. The result is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales & a masterful work of literature in its own right. ” Among the most generous, self-willed, unseemly & brilliant writers of our century”. (” New York Times”). Robert Graves (1895
- 1985) was a novelist, poet, historian, critic & translator, author of some 140 books, & one of the greatest figures of 20th century British literature. Alongside ” The Greek Myths”, his most famous works include the historical novels ”I, Claudius & Claudius the God” & his First World War memoir ” Goodbye to All That”. His friendship with fellow war poet Siegfried Sassoon was the subject of Pat Barker`s novel ” Regeneration”.


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Five story books, each a famous Greek Myth retold for younger readers, in a beautifully designed gift box. The stories are: The Wooden Horse, The Minotaur, Hercules: The World`s Strongest Man, The Odyssey & Perseus & the Gorgon. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme. ...

In the early 1950s, it seemed as if Greek shipping companies were springing up everywhere. For a country almost unknown as a passenger ship-owning state, the like of the Greek Line, Chandris & Epirotiki burst onto the scene, often using second hand tonnage & ships acquired from Western European fleets that were being updated. The lines soon took advantage of the mass emigration from Europe to Australia & New Zealand as well as cruising, which was then in its infancy. Although many of the Greek lines like Royal Olympic Cruises are now gone, like so many shipping companies, the likes of Chandris still survives as Celebrity Cruises. Bill Miller, the noted maritime historian, brings together a collection of images of his favourite Greek liners & tells of the history of the Greek fleets that made the world of cruising so exciting in the last half century. ...

The perfect companion for travelling to the Greece, this Greek phrase book contains everything you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible & easy-to-underst&. There are 2, 000 essential phrases, plus a 2, 000 word dictionary, themed sections, with pronunciation tables, word lists & grammer guides & easy-to-use two-colour text, with English terms in black & foreign terms in red for clarity, plus phonetic pronunciation in italic. ...

Greek Phrase Book in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...

Greek Phrase Book & CD in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...

With its completely redesigned interior making the book even more accessible than before, the Berlitz Greek Phrase Book is ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable & up-to-date phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in Greece. The new & enhanced content has a more visually appealing colour-coding system, enabling users to find what they want, when they want it, & in less time. The book also provides simplified phonetics to ensure that users pronounce the Greek words & phrases correctly, & the updated CD is ideal for users who wish to practise their pronunciation in advance. stunning images enhance the content & make this the most visually attractive Greek phrase book on the market. ...

The Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
- putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet
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The Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
- putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet
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