Classical Mythology Author:Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, Michael Sham Building on the bestselling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, Tenth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available--and the first full-color textbook of its kind. Featuring the authors' clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome i... more »n a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, and Seneca.
Acclaimed authors Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, and Michael Sham incorporate a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths (including evidence from art and archaeology) they also provide ample interpretative material and examine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
A new "Myth and Culture" feature, found in more than half the chapters, that examines the reception of myths through the centuries in important works of fine art
An even more vibrant art program enriched by approximately forty new, stunning illustrations
An expanded Chapter 25 that looks at the impact of Greek mythology in the Roman world
An updated Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/morford with a wealth of resources for students and instructors
An Instructor Resource DVD that contains digital files for nearly 200 photos in the text, along with an Instructor's Manual; the manual is also available in print and on the Companion Website
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