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Title: Universe, The Gods And Mortals
Condition: New
Subtitle: Ancient Greek Myths
Author: Jean-Pierre Vernant
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1861973993
EAN: 9781861973993
ISBN: 9781861973993
Edition: Main
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Genre: Society & Culture
Topic: Language & Reference
Release Date: 01/10/2002
Description: In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the gods of Olympus, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman. His narrative takes us from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life cherished figures of legend whose stories lie at the origin of our civilization.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 196mm
Item Length: 128mm
Item Width: 16mm
Item Weight: 160g
Release Year: 2002

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