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Ithaca
The exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient mythFrom the multi award-winning Claire North comes a captivating retelling of the classic Greek myth of Penelope. It's time for the women of Ithaca to tell their tale . . .
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Pandora
The Instant No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller€ 13,95 -
Pandora's Jar
Women In The Greek MythsIn the many retellings of the Greek myths, the focus is generally on gods and heroes, but Natalie Haynes refocuses our gaze on the remarkable women at the centre of these ancient stories.
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The Greek Myths
The Complete And Definitive Edition€ 23,50 -
The Shadow Of Perseus
A Compelling Feminist Retelling Of The Myth Of Perseus Told From The Perspectives Of The Women Who Knew Him BestThe myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa.
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Greek Myths
A New Retelling Of Your Favourite Myths That Puts Female Characters At The Heart Of The Story€ 13,95 -
Home Fire
WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018Occasionally you know that one of the writers alive at the same time as you has written the book they were born to write … Home Fire has lit a light that’ll never go out; Shamsie’s version of Antigone reveals the ancient tragedy we’re living now
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Mythos
Step into Stephen Fry's richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY . . .No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.
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Medusa
I was so absorbed by the furious, passionate voice of Medusa
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The Iliad (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket The Iliad by is an ancient Greek epic poem that narrates the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the conflict between the Greek hero Achilles and King Agamemnon. The story begins with Agamemnon's refusal to return Chryseis, a captive woman, to her father, a priest of Apollo, leading to a plague inflicted by the god upon the Greek camp. To appease Apollo, Agamemnon agrees to release Chryseis but demands Achilles' war prize, Briseis, as compensation. This act incites Achilles' wrath, causing him to withdraw from battle, which significantly impacts the Greek forces. The story explores themes of honor, wrath, and divine intervention, weaving the struggles of heroes and gods into a dramatic tale of war and humanity. The Iliad by Homer is a cornerstone of ancient Greek literature and has profoundly influenced Western culture. Composed in the 8th century BC, it is one of the oldest extant works of Western literature, offering a vivid portrayal of the Trojan War and the heroism of Achilles. The epic has been a subject of scholarly study for centuries, with debates surrounding its historicity and the existence of Troy. Archaeological discoveries, such as those by Heinrich Schliemann at Hisarlik, have reignited discussions about the poem's basis in historical events. Beyond its historical implications, The Iliad has significantly shaped literary traditions, inspiring countless works and adaptations across various art forms.
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Hera
The dazzling story of the Queen of Mount Olympus from bestselling author of AriadneThe beguiling story of the Queen of Mount Olympus, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ATALANTA, ELEKTRA and ARIADNE.
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Odyssey
Discover the stunning conclusion to Stephen Fry's internationally bestselling Greek myths series. In Odyssey, the hero's toughest journey is finding his way back home. 'A sweeping, engrossing story' - i'Outstandingly entertaining quartet of books . . . Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' Observer-- Wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, has won Troy for the Greeks - after a decade of brutal, bloody warfare. But now this warrior remembers he is a husband and father - and his gaze turns longingly towards home.Setting sail with a small fleet, Odysseus dreams of soon lying in the arms of his beloved wife Penelope, and of teaching his son Telemachus the ways of a warrior. However, the gods laugh at the foolish hopes of mortals.And, angered by this upstart, Poseidon - God of the ocean realms - curses our hero to wander the seas for ten long years.Encountering one-eyed giants, six-headed monsters, terrible storms, titanic whirlpools, hypnotic sirens, seductive witches and jealous goddesses, Odysseus is tempted and tormented beyond any man's endurance.Yet he is no mere mortal - and the lure of his wife and son draws him, step by step, stroke by stroke, ever closer to home and his ultimate destiny . . .A tale of love and longing, return and redemption, home and hope, Stephen Fry's Odyssey sees the author and national treasure weave the final threads of the fabulous story begun in the worldwide bestseller, Mythos, into an astonishing and mesmerising tapestry for the ages.-- Praise for Stephen Fry's Greek Myths series:'Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' The Times'Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian'A rollicking good read' Independent'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard
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