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    Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

    By Bernard Evslin

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    The bestselling compendium of ancient Greece’s timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert.
     
    The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview, you’ll get to know the iconic gods, heroes, and tragic figures: Zeus, the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera, his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas, whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation; and many more.
     
    With each story, Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages, and with more than ten million copies sold, this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself.
     

    Editor's Note

    Enthralling tales…

    For kids interested in adventure stories. Bernard Evslin brings to life the enthralling tales of Greek mythology icons, like Zeus, Medusa, King Midas, and more, transporting readers to Mount Olympus and beyond.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Media
    Release dateOct 30, 2012
    ISBN9781453264485
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    Bernard Evslin

    Bernard Evslin (1922–1993) was a bestselling and award-winning author known for his works on Greek and other cultural mythologies. The New York Times called him “one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world.” He was born in New Rochelle, New York, and attended Rutgers University. After several years working as a playwright, screenwriter, and documentary producer, he began publishing novels and short stories in the late 1960s. During his long career, Evslin published more than seventy books—over thirty of which were for young adults. His bestseller Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths has been translated into ten different languages and has sold more than ten million copies worldwide. He won the National Education Association Award in 1961, and in 1986 his book Hercules received the Washington Irving Children’s Book Choice Award. Evslin died in Kauai, Hawaii, at the age of seventy-seven. 

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    • 5/5
      That was a awesome book and I really want to read the next book that you wrote
    • 5/5
      so so great
    • 4/5
      an interesting look at the myth and folklore of the Greeks. a good read for anybody studying the Greek Gods and Goddess
    • 5/5
      A great guide to some of the best known Greek myths. Many heros, gods and creatures are hilighted in simple, easy to read sections. Each one is given a few brief paragraphs, but not the pages and pages you'd find in text books. This isn't valuable to those taking a class, or looking to study the topic in depth. This is for those looking to acquaint themselves with well known stories for their own enjoyment. Recommended.