Edith Hamilton buoyantly captures the spirit and achievements of the Greek civilization for our modern world.
Edith Hamilton Books
August 12, 1867 – May 31, 1963
Edith Hamilton was an educator and historian renowned for her literary explorations of the ancient world. Her writing demonstrates a profound understanding of classical philosophy and culture, which she masterfully translated for contemporary readers. Hamilton focused on illuminating the timeless parallels between life in ancient Greece and modern times. Through her accessible and engaging style, she brought the beauty and wisdom of antiquity to a broad audience.
Mythology : Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art, literature and culture inquiry-from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, Mythology is a classic not to be missed.
The Roman Way
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Drawing on the greatest writers of its civilization, Hamilton vividly depicts the life and spirit of Rome.