In this posting, I am reviewing the 1992 Penguin soft-cover edition entitled, The Greek Myths--Complete Edition. Myths and Legends of India followed in 2001, a compilation from a range of sources that was selected and introduced by William Radice. He is probably best known for his novel, I Claudius, and his historical study of poetic inspiration, The White Goddess.

In Graves' version the myths are not child friendly and a lot more graphic than I remember Edith Hamilton's version. C. epoch, but I have to conclude that these myths, as Robert Graves tells them, were formed during a much earlier time when the Greeks were no more than tribal barbarians steeped in pagan practice that by today's standards of morality seem demonic. Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths.Interesting but I don't retain the stories, and I have so many unread books I have given up on these two. This volume is translated by John Dryden, introduced by Peter Levi, and illustrated by Francis Cleyn. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. At the outbreak of WWI, Graves enlisted almost immediately, taking a commission in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Great feats of both heroism and cruelty are recorded in these powerful and dramatic stories which have influenced storytelling ever since.

With a novelist's skill and a poet's eye, Graves draws on the entire canon of ancient literature, bringing together all the elements of every myth into one epic and unforgettable story. Near fine copies in the original quarter gilt-blocked cloth over illustrated paper-covered boards in slipcase. Robert Graves believes in some really weird things, like that pre-Hellenic Greece was a matriarchal society that believed in a "Mother Goddess" or "Triple Goddess" that was common to all Eastern Mediterranean worship.In addition the links to references and the material added to better understand the myths which are so useful for treating this as a reference, definitely get in the way of telling the story. The Legends of King Arthur was released in 2000, introduced by Richard Barber and featuring a number of different translations of the Arthurian legends. If you are looking for Greek myths where a random person takes a journey to distant lands, finds monsters, travels through mystical lands, saves the girl, is elevated to hero status, has a final fight, and then lives happily ever after – this set is not for you. Graves seems to lean heavily on saga, which I appreciated since I recently read the Iliad and the Odyssey. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.