Leyendas griegas

<p>The Greek myths are <strong>timeless classics</strong>, 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 <strong>universal characteristics and truths</strong> – whether it be the courage of <strong>Perseus</strong>, the greed of <strong>Midas</strong>, the vaulting ambition of <strong>Icarus</strong>, the vengeance of <strong>Medea</strong>, or the hubris of <strong>Niobe</strong>. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which form the <strong>bedrock of our culture and literature</strong> today and remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike.<br /> <br /> This edition contains <strong>47 tales</strong> based on the most famous episodes in Greek mythology, from <strong>Prometheus</strong>, the <strong>Argonauts</strong>, and <strong>Theseus</strong> to the <strong>Trojan War</strong> and Homer’s <em><strong>Odyssey</strong></em>. The individual texts are selected from the seminal work <em>Sagen des klassischen Altertums </em>(<em>Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece</em>) by <strong>Gustav Schwab</strong> (1792–1850), and strikingly illustrated by 29 artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden Age of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement, including <strong>Walter Crane</strong> (1845–1915),<strong> Arthur Rackham</strong> (1867–1939), <strong>William Russell Flint </strong>(1880–1969), and <strong>Virginia Frances Sterrett </strong>(1900–1930).<br /> <br /> These illustrations are complemented by scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses by <strong>Clifford Harper</strong>, commissioned especially for this volume. Placing the tales in context, the book contains a historical introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off with <strong>biographies of all featured artists</strong> as well as an <strong>extensive glossary</strong> of ancient Greece’s most famous protagonists. The <strong>heroism, tragedy</strong>, and<strong> theater</strong> of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes to new life.</p>