Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
Mass Market Paperback – October 1, 1984
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Bernard Evslin
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Reviewed in Germany on October 17, 2020
I read the extremely funny and thoroughly informative book in German, and was convinced that the content would enjoy my English speaking friends; and it did perfectly.
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Reviewed in Germany on October 17, 2020
I read the extremely funny and thoroughly informative book in German, and was convinced that the content would enjoy my English speaking friends; and it did perfectly.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2014
I love the stories in this book! If I had one criticism it would be that the editing was slightly botched. Lots of typos and name confusion, but otherwise I really enjoyed reading the collection of stories here!!
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Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2014
I love the stories in this book! If I had one criticism it would be that the editing was slightly botched. Lots of typos and name confusion, but otherwise I really enjoyed reading the collection of stories here!!
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Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2014
A marvelous author and wonderful stories
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Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2014
A marvelous author and wonderful stories
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
I was disappointed that this book uses the short-sentence, monosyllabic-word style that I associate with the most jejune and dumbed-down elementary school textbooks. For very elementary readers, or readers just getting started in English as a second or third language, this text is just difficult enough. For intelligent readers with good reading skills at a fourth grade level or higher, I suggest W.H.D. Rouse's treatment instead: it does not spoon-feed or talk down to the reader, and is written in a livelier but far more erudite style that asks a bit more of the reader but delivers far more reward in return.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
I was disappointed that this book uses the short-sentence, monosyllabic-word style that I associate with the most jejune and dumbed-down elementary school textbooks. For very elementary readers, or readers just getting started in English as a second or third language, this text is just difficult enough. For intelligent readers with good reading skills at a fourth grade level or higher, I suggest W.H.D. Rouse's treatment instead: it does not spoon-feed or talk down to the reader, and is written in a livelier but far more erudite style that asks a bit more of the reader but delivers far more reward in return.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
An easy read, but surprisingly coherent considering all the disparate threads of stories that constitute the Greek Myths. A good decent read especially for someone with more than a passing interest but less than an academic one.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
An easy read, but surprisingly coherent considering all the disparate threads of stories that constitute the Greek Myths. A good decent read especially for someone with more than a passing interest but less than an academic one.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths offers easy-to-read, easy-to-understand stories about the great Greek myths. I don't find many textbooks approachable and sort of gave up on finding an understanding of classical Greek stories. This book was the remedy; I'm glad I found it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths offers easy-to-read, easy-to-understand stories about the great Greek myths. I don't find many textbooks approachable and sort of gave up on finding an understanding of classical Greek stories. This book was the remedy; I'm glad I found it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010
I have ordered and purchased many mythology books. My 9 year old is interested in mythology and has read numerous books. After purchasing this book, I can say it not only holds adults, but it captures children as well. My 7 year old highly active and bouncing off the walls can't wait till I read him another story from this book. He sits through them all. He longs to hear more. I don't believe the author meant for his book to be read by children, it holds them captive as well. Out of all the books I have on mythology, this is one I recommend. It doesn't becoming boring, there is no skipping through pages, skimming through chapters, etc. It tells the stories well and holds you there.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010
I have ordered and purchased many mythology books. My 9 year old is interested in mythology and has read numerous books. After purchasing this book, I can say it not only holds adults, but it captures children as well. My 7 year old highly active and bouncing off the walls can't wait till I read him another story from this book. He sits through them all. He longs to hear more. I don't believe the author meant for his book to be read by children, it holds them captive as well. Out of all the books I have on mythology, this is one I recommend. It doesn't becoming boring, there is no skipping through pages, skimming through chapters, etc. It tells the stories well and holds you there.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2008
I have truly enjoyed reading this book. I have some children's books on mythology that I read to my kids, and I found the topic so interesting I wanted a little something for myself. This is a great light reading of mythology for adults (or teens). I have always had a fascination with greek mythology - but when I took a college course in greek mythology - I felt that the professor pretty much killed any interest I had in the topic. Basically he threw us into some difficult text without much background info - and I ended up bored and "un-enlightened". Thankfully I rekindled this interest by reading to my kids. This particular book is just wonderful, especially if you are new to mythology - because the writing is very straight forward and accessible, yet fun and intriguing. Had I just started with this book in college, I probably would have read many more books, and ultimately waded into the more complex writing of the Greek plays. This is just the book to stoke the flames for anybody looking for a first adult book about the greek myths.