‘Here, Ariadne takes centre stage in a lyrical, insightful re-telling that explores her motivations and emotions and the grievances caused by grumpy, cold-hearted gods and warm-blooded men, w...
This startlingly original reworking of the Persephone myth takes us to the icy shores of Averno, the crater lake regarded by the ancient Romans as the entrance to the underworld. Here, the consolat...
The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th b...
The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying unive...
The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying unive...
An outstanding new volume of more than 30 ancient Greek myths for children, beautifully illustrated in a modern styleWritten by Jean Menzies, winner of the Books Are My Bag Breakthrough...
Goddesses and mortals, warriors and muses, women are at the heart of ancient Greek folklore, but their stories have long been eclipsed by those of men. Heroines of Olympus tells the tales of fifty ...
Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - scenes from Hom...
A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of ‘The Wooden Horse’, ‘The Minotaur’ and ‘Th...
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Legends of the Sea, Bells, Mirrors and Tea, Japanese mythology is delightful and enigmatic, full of spirits, gods and legendary creatures. It draws on Buddhist and Shi...
Niniejsza książka zawiera następujące legendy w wersji polskiej i angielskiej: Legenda o Dwóch Braciach i Dwóch Wieżach, Historia Żółtej Ciżemki, Uczta u Wierzynka, Legenda o D...
Pięknie ilustrowana książka zawiera legendy w wersji polskiej i angielskiej: Wars i Sawa, Syrenka, Bazyliszek, O Smoku Wawelskim. Popiel i myszy, Jurata, królowa Bałtyku, Poznańskie koziołki...
Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.'It's e...
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of mythology's best-known stories.'Steamy, ...
Poemat jest przekładem atmosfery "Iliady", a nie zwartej w niej opowieści. (...) "Iliada" to poemat wokacyjny, a może nawet (tak jak lament) inwokacyjny. (...) Mój przekł...
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 ...
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 Underwo...
Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Unive...
The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years.This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the p...
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER `With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS`The halls of Valhalla have been cry...