First published 2024
This collection presents the classical tales that shaped Western literature through the masterful retellings of Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Theseus navigates the labyrinth to confront the beast within. Circe wields her magic against unwary sailors. Narcissus gazes into still waters while Echo calls from the shadows. Pygmalion breathes life into marble. Cupid and Psyche struggle between love and trust. Perseus seeks the Gorgon's head. Cadmus plants dragon teeth that sprout into warriors. The stories move from Mount Olympus to mortal realms, where gods and humans collide in tales of transformation, heroism, and consequence. These ancient narratives explore the price of pride, the power of love, and the complexity of divine justice. The collection includes Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau artwork by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse.
Genres: classics, mythology, fantasy, ancient
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, gods-and-humans
Setting: Mount Olympus
Period: Ancient
256 pages · Hardcover · Sirius