Classical Myth - Softcover

Powell, Barry B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131962949 ISBN 13: 9780131962941

Verlag: Pearson, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

 

For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.

 

Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told.  It also provides a cultural context so that students can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pearson
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0131962949
• ISBN 13: 9780131962941
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 5
• Anzahl der Seiten: 732
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italien