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OverviewHow do ancient Greek myths find themselves retold and reinterpreted in cultures across the world, several millennia later? In this volume, bestselling author Richard Buxton explores the power that eight iconic Greek myths hold in the modern world. Buxton traces these stories and archetypes from their ancient forms through their transformations over time in literature, art, cinema, psychology, and politics. Over their long lives, Greek myths have expressed a myriad of meanings. This erudite yet accessible exploration examines how the world's most influential myths have survived to the present, and how they have shaped our ideas on everything from family and society to sexuality and culture. As Buxton explains, each of the eight featured myths is fundamental to the way we think about ourselves and the world. The figure of Prometheus has inspired science fiction icons from Mary Shelley to Ridley Scott. The tragedy of Medea has had a profound impact on theater, feminism, and even criminology. Oedipus's influence stretches far beyond Freud. The rich visual tradition inspired by Greek myths--from pottery to paintings to popular culture--illustrates this wide-ranging, sometimes surprising study, making this book thought-provoking and a must-listen. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard Buxton , Gareth RichardsPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9798212404297Publication Date: 17 January 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRichard Buxton has been researching and writing about Greek myths for over forty years. He is an emeritus professor of classics at the University of Bristol; author of numerous books, including The Complete World of Greek Mythology and Myths and Tragedies in their Ancient Greek Contexts; and coauthor of Cyclops: The Myth and Its Cultural History. Gareth Richards has been narrating audiobooks for over three years in addition to performing on stage in projects as varied from Shakespeare to sketch shows. Being a native British speaker, he is experienced in a number of different dialects from around the British Isles and Ireland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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