Publisher's Synopsis
From the legends of Hercules and the Titans, to tales of the underworld and the destruction of Troy, this elegant collection contains over 40 fascinating tales retold by a variety of expert storytellers. Readers can discover the classic legends behind famed heroes, clever sorcerers and dangerous deities, including Hades, Pandora, Ulysses, Oedipus, Theseus, Circe and Icarus, and why their enduring mythologies are still remembered today. These are beautifully illustrated with dramatic scenes from master artists of the 16th to the 19th century. Includes: Epimetheus and Pandora, The Quest of the Golden Fleece, Theseus and the Minotaur , The Wooden Horse The Sack of Troy, Ulysses in Hades , Circe's Palace , The Story of Daedalus and Icarus. This luxurious edition features gilded page edges, a gold-embossed cover design, patterned endpapers and stunning classic illustrations, making a wonderful gift or collectable for any mythology lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classic works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectables for lovers of classic literature.
Book information
ISBN: 9781398829923
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Imprint: Arcturus
Pub date: 15 Nov 2023
DEWEY: 398.2093802
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 986g
Height: 189mm
Width: 239mm
Spine width: 32mm