Mythology

In Mythology (1942), Edith Hamilton takes the reader on a swift journey through the classical annals, surveying the fascinating stories of Greek and Roman mythology. The power of these stories impacted art and literature for centuries. Here, you can learn their essence. From the creation of the world to the epic siege of Troy, Hamilton gives you the grounding you need.

• Students of ancient history and classics
• Any art lover who’s ever viewed a classical mythology-inspired painting with confusion
• Dinner table conversationalists looking for a classical analogy to spice things up

Edith Hamilton was a classicist and educator who was active from the turn of the twentieth century right up until her death at age 95 in 1963. She was renowned for bringing the classics of ancient literature to a wider public and her books on Greek and Roman mythology have been rightly lauded. She displayed a talent for distilling the complexity of antiquity and relating it in a clear and exciting way for a modern audience.