{"product_id":"classical-mythology-in-english-literature-a-critical-anthology-paperback","title":"Classical Mythology in English Literature: A Critical Anthology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeoffrey Miles\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Mythology in English Literature\u003c\/em\u003e brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes, the anthology then focuses on three stories: \u003cbr\u003e* Orpheus, the great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death\u003cbr\u003e* Venus and Adonis, the love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved\u003cbr\u003e* Pygmalion, the master sculptor who fell in love with his creation.\u003cbr\u003eEach section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions, showing how each myth has been used\/abused or appropriated since its origins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeoff Miles is at the School of English, Film and Theatre at the University of Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 446\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.38 x 9.21 x 6.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133961343111,"sku":"9780415147552","price":102.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/02adbb8c35d43ff7d2dad55ad61eb53b.webp?v=1732638032","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/classical-mythology-in-english-literature-a-critical-anthology-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}