First published 2020
Ancient Greece and Rome come alive through the adventures of heroes and gods. Theseus navigates the deadly labyrinth to face the minotaur. The witch Circe wields her magic to transform sailors into animals. Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection while Echo pines away. Pygmalion sculpts the perfect woman and prays she will come to life. Cupid and Psyche struggle against divine interference in their love. Perseus seeks the deadly Gorgon's head. These classic myths appear in vivid retellings by Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne, master storytellers from the 19th century. Full-color artwork by renowned artists Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse brings each tale to visual life. The hardback collection gathers legendary figures, powerful deities, and fearsome monsters in stories that have captivated readers for generations.
Genres: mythology, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century, ancient, classical-studies
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, mythical-creatures
Setting: Greece, Rome
Period: Ancient
Hardcover · Arcturus