Classical Mythology (Pocket Reference)

Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and fearsome monsters in this beautifully illustrated hardback collection of Greek and Roman mythology. Retold by master storytellers of the nineteenth century, including Thomas Bulfinch, Nathaniel Hawthorne and V. C. Turnbull, the book brings to life epic adventures such as Theseus facing the Minotaur in the labyrinth and Odysseus encountering Circe's enchantments. This treasury celebrates the timeless myths of the ancient world, enhanced by stunning full-colour Pre-Raphaelite and Art Nouveau illustrations by Walter Crane, John William Waterhouse and others, making it a captivating gift for lovers of mythology, legend and art.