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.
Edith Hamilton Book order
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.
- 2017
- 2017
The Greek Way
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Edith Hamilton buoyantly captures the spirit and achievements of the Greek civilization for our modern world.
- 2007
The Tiger in the Attic
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A memoir of the author's childhood experiences living with an upper-class Leeds family after having escaped from Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport in 1939.
- 1969
MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORSFor over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, Mythology is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago—and still spellbinding to this day.Edith Hamilton is the acclaimed author of The Greek Way and The Roman Way, which have been read by generations of readers around the world. She was made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957.
