Reviewed in the united states on may 3, 2009 i purchased this sight unseen to replace my 1968 pelican edition used for forty years and falling apart, the idea being to have a wellbound hard cover replacement for heavy reference use. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Is robert graves greek myths considered trustworthy. The greek myths 1955 is a mythography, a compendium of greek mythology, with comments and analyses, by the poet and writer robert graves. Handsome two volume set of the greek myths by robert graves. Buy the greek myths folio society two volumes in slipcase reprint by graves, robert, baker, graham isbn. The greek myths folio society two volumes in slipcase. Many myths tell in some kind of a literary code for instance the birth of athena goddess of wisdom. Illustrations by grahame baker and maps drawn by denys baker. From sources scattered throughout ancient literature graves used a novelists skill to weave a crisp. The greek myths vol 1 and vol 2 robert graves abebooks. The greek myths written by graves, robert mcleish, kenneth illustrated by baker, grahame published by folio society stock code. Folio society sets for sale in uk view 66 bargains.
The greek myths 2 volumes oxfam gb oxfams online shop. The greek myths folio society 2 volume set in slipcase. Drawing on the entire canon of ancient literature, graves weaves together all the elements of every myth into a single harmonious narrative. Fifteenth folio printing slipcased hardback set of the greek myths by robert graves.
The story has been reworked by modern writers such as robert graves hercules, my shipmate, 1945 and john gardner jason and medeia, 1975 and there have been 2 films called jason and the argonauts 1963 and 2000. Classicist and poet robert gravess superb twovolume retelling of the greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. I purchased it then but i basically only looked at it from time to time when i wanted to know about certain myths or gods, and thus there was always something that i. I purchased it then but i basically only looked at it from time to time when i wanted to know about certain myths or gods, and thus there was always something that i could look up which would give me pleasure. Graves editing, translation and collation of the source texts lacks fidelity to those texts. The greek myths volumes 1 and 2 by graves, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wise wizards, beautiful princesses and vengeful gods fill the exciting pages of the folio societys fairytales and mythology selection. Demeter mourning her daughter persephone, icarus flying too close to the sun, theseus and the minotaur.
In a very captivating way robert graves explains the change from a matriarchal society into a patriarchal society. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. This two volume book set comes in a slipcase with gilt lettering and a greek key border. The greek myths folio society 2 volume set in slipcase robert graves on. Robert graves the greek myths 1999 the folio society. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The books feel like they have never been read, couple of small marks to back of slip cover. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The greek myths folio society edition by robert graves and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay, the tomb of tutankhamen. Robert graves goodbye to all that folio society 1999. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Many editions of the book separate it into two volumes. The second volume of the folio societys bestselling realisation of george r.
Abridged editions of this work contain only the myths and leave out graves commentary. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. I have heard that classicists dispute that his account of the myths is valid 1, in the sense that either. The greek myths folio society 2 volume set in slipcase hardcover january 1, 1998 by robert graves author.
The greek myths folio society edition by robert graves. Each myth is presented in the voice of a narrator writing under the antonines, such as plutarch or pausanias, with citations of the classical sources. Robert graves the greek myths 1999 the folio society, london 2 vols wslipcase please examine photos for further item and condition details. The folio society published this rather splendid two volume book of the greek myths by robert graves in 1996. In a twovolume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, robert graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes. The book merchant jenkins the greek myths 2 volumes.
A folio society edition of the greek myths by robert graves. Welcome to this presentation of robert graves the greek myths, published by the folio society and illustrated by grahame baker. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Reissued edition, sixth printing slipcased hardback of goodbye to all that by robert graves. The greek myths, folio society edition 1996 2 vols. Buy a cheap copy of the greek myths by robert graves book. Greek myths by graves, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Robert graves was a poet of the great war, author of historical fiction include i, claudius and count belisarius. We strive to describe and photograph the condition of every item as accurately as possible. The greek myths by robert graves penguin books australia. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. The greek myths originally published in 1955 is a mythography, a compendium of greek mythology, by the poet and writer robert graves, normally published in two volumes. In this muchloved collection, poet and scholar robert graves retells the immortal stories of the greek myths. Folio society books for sale in uk view 38 bargains. Do folio sometimes publish the same book in different sizes. The greek myths is a mythography, a compendium of greek mythology, with comments and analyses, by the poet and writer robert graves. I ask because i bought a copy of robert grave s the greek myths in the reading room today.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Published on feb 10, 2019 welcome to this presentation of robert graves the greek myths, published by the folio society and illustrated by grahame baker. Robert graves wrote the widely published book greek myths. Explore the legends and myths of the ancient world, get reacquainted with classic fairytales, or enjoy modern retellings of your favourite stories in these beautifully illustrated collectors editions. Definitive, comprehensive and unparalleled a fresh look for gravess classic retelling of the greek myths. Buy robert graves the greek myths folio society, oxfam, robert graves, books, history. As shown in photos nice examples in a very good condition with slipcase which has minimal age related shelf wear both books are in a near mint condition with pages crisp and clean overall good quality item hopefully of some interest and hopefully priced to sell taking into account the condition and quality.
For a full appreciation of literature or visual art, knowledge of the greek myths is crucial. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A clash of kings arrives fresh from the battlefield. Robert graves the greek myths folio society oxfam gb. In this muchloved collection, poet and scholar robert graves retells the immortal stories of the. The greek myths part 2 robert graves robert graves the greek myths including many of the greatest stories ever told the labours of hercules, the voyage of the. Nice examples in a very good conditionwith folio society the last grain race by eric newby. Including many of the greatest stories ever told the labours of hercules, the voyage of the argonauts, theseus and the minotaur, midas and his golden touch, the trojan war and odysseuss journey home robert gravess superb and comprehensive retelling of the greek myths for a modern. Endymion, pelops, daedalus, pygmalion what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from greek mythology names that recur throughout the history of european culture. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books.