Here! Hardcover Sep 2017. It then summarizes some of the most important myths of each. September is non-fiction (open category) month. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. She attended Miss Porter's School in Connecticut until her father's business went bankrupt, at which point she and her sisters taught themselves. Through the first quarter of the twentieth century she was the headmistress of the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Read more. Author: Hamilton, Edith. See all books authored by Edith Hamilton, including Mythology, and The Greek Way, and more on ThriftBooks.com. List Price: $29.99. MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORSFor over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. To add more books, Three Greek Plays: Prometheus Bound/Agamemnon/The Trojan Women, Witness to the Truth: Christ and His Interpreters, Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places, Everyday Life in Ancient Times: Highlights of the Beginnings of Western Civilization in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, Three Greek Plays: Prometheus Bound, Agamemnon, the Trojan Women. Discount prices on books by Edith Hamilton, including titles like Mythology. Mythology by Hamilton, Edith [Back Bay Books, 2013] (Paperback) [Paperback] Hamilton. The Roman Way book. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. ... A book on Mythology must draw from widely different sources. 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,604. 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Home; Authors; Edith Hamilton; Books by Edith Hamilton. Edith Hamilton (1868-1963) was born of American parents in Dresden, Germany, and grew up in Indiana. This is the fifth of our advance polls through September (check your messages...I sent out a broadcast about this to all members). Also love can always find a way. Edith Hamilton, an educator, writer and a historian, was born August 12, 1867 in Dresden, Germany, of American parents and grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A. “Love cannot live where there is no trust.”, “It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. $37.99. Her celebrated and bestselling books include $10.75 The Iliad. An introductory chapter on Norse mythology is also included. Share Tweet Share Pin Email. Hamilton, Edith, 1867-1963, Mythology Publisher New York : Spark Pub. Refresh and try again. The more that flame is covered up, the hotter it burns. Hamilton's education continued at Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Connecticut and at Bryn Mawr College near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from which she graduated in 1894 with an M.A. The following year, she and her sister Alice went to Germany and were the first women students at the universities of Munich and Leipzich. $16.29 By Edith Hamilton - Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (7.2.1999) Edith Hamilton. Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture--the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. I have to say, I'm disappointed I didn't discover Edith Hamilton sooner. Paperback. I loved every moment of this book. by Edith Hamilton, Aphrodite Trust, Apollo Trust, Chris Wormell (2,419) $9.99 The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Good Wives: Image and Reality in the Lives of Women in Northern New England. Homer. Upon retiring, she began to write about the civilizations of the ancient world and soon gained world renown as a classicist. $24.62 D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. Toggle navigation ... Best Sellers Bookstores Most Popular Bookbag Rent Books Sell Books. This book explains the main concepts of the Greek and Norse mythologies, including their gods and how the world was made. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Edith Hamilton books online. I read Edith Hamilton's "The Greek Way" many years ago.I picked it up thinking it was the 70th manner in which to express love. My review of Edith Hamilton's Mythology - Timeless Tales of God's and Heroes. Edith Hamilton (1868-1963) was born of American parents in Dresden, Germany, and grew up in Indiana. This was the first book of mythology that I ever read and it is still the best. Looking for books by Edith Hamilton? Loading... Save. Feuilleter. 4.5 out of 5 stars 41. Witness to the Truth: Christ and His Interpreters, 25.7 (Ashley FL's Task - The Gods Must Be Crazy). I found this book to be as alive and vibrant as I remembered, but I'm thrilled to say that as an adult I appreciate it even more. In 1895, she became the first woman to study at the University of Munich in Germany. See if your friends have read any of Edith Hamilton's books. Paperback. Upon retiring, she began to write about the civilizations of the ancient world and soon gained world renown as a classicist. Through the first quarter of the twentieth century she was the headmistress of the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Edith Hamilton (August 12, 1867 – May 31, 1963) was an American educator and internationally known author who was one of the most renowned classicists of her era in the United States. ", “Love, however, cannot be forbidden. Through the first quarter of the twentieth century she was the headmistress of the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Instead, it opened my eyes to the beauty of the Golden Age of Greece and the gifts derived from that period to the generations that followed. Sign in to YouTube. Read 54 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. One point I had not remembered is that Ms. Hamilton’s Mythology includes areas on Roman as well as Norse tales; I had no passion in them when I was more youthful and also just middling rate of interest in them currently, however they’re a pleased find. Compare Prices. It was impossible that these two whose hearts were on fire should be kept apart. It also explained the difference between the West and the East once and for all for me. Edith Hamilton's book Mythology is well written, concise and easy to follow. Her "Mythology" tell the "Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" of classical mythology and this volume, first written in 1942, is now a timeless classic itself. LEARN MORE Summary. Edith Hamilton » Mythology; Home. Error rating book. Edith Hamilton was a German-American educator and author who was "recognized as the greatest woman Classicist". Voting is open until April 15th. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a very basic, very popular and very good text for the introduction of Greek and Roman mythology. Upon retiring, she began to write about the civilizations of the ancient world and soon gained world renown as a classicist. This publication feeds the creativity and invites refresher course of the subject. Click here for the lowest price. She's introduced all the characters well and the stories are picked from other translated works such as Iliad, Odyssey and the others. Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; delawarecountydistrictlibrary; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Internet Archive Language English Paperback. Welcome back. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought—that is to be educated. * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with an obvious passion--and this classic compendium is her tribute. Her celebrated and bestselling books include This is a good book to read to get an idea of the various gods and goddesses in the Greek / Roman mythology. In most cases, these center around specific heroes, individuals or families. She received a master's degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania in 1894. Edith Hamilton – Mythology Audio Book Online. Edith Hamilton was born on August 12, 1867 in Dresden, Germany to American parents. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. In stock : Usually ships in 48 hours. English book. Read 2 442 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. We meet the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla. degree. EDITH HAMILTON. It focuses mainly on Greek mythology, although there is a brief section on Norse mythology at the end. Mythology by: Edith Hamilton Audio book Christina Swanston; 23 videos; 74,925 views; Last updated on Aug 15, 2018; Share. Refresh and try again. Quantity . Ingri d'Aulaire. Add to my wish list: In store availability. Fast-forward fifty years and I found myself curious to see if my old fascination and excitement about Greek mythology could be rekindled, and I once again I started slowly and tucked into Edith Hamilton's Mythology. By edith hamilton . Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a very basic, very popular and very good text for the introduction of Greek and Roman mythology. (Pyramus and Thisbe)”. "The tales of Greek mythology do not throw any clear light upon what early mankind was like," Hamilton explains in her introduction. 4.0 out of 5 stars 8. Her father began teaching her Latin when she was seven years old and soon added Greek, French and German to her curriculum. Mythology. This is the 75th Anniversary illustrated edition and it's a work of beauty. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Mythology book. Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a very basic, very popular and very good text for the introduction of Greek and Roman mythology. Edith Hamilton (1868-1963) was born of American parents in Dresden, Germany, and grew up in Indiana. Error rating book. She was sixty-two years old when The … From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how … Welcome back. No Naked Ads -> Here! Hardcover Sep 2017. It then summarizes some of the most important myths of each. September is non-fiction (open category) month. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. She attended Miss Porter's School in Connecticut until her father's business went bankrupt, at which point she and her sisters taught themselves. Through the first quarter of the twentieth century she was the headmistress of the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Read more. Author: Hamilton, Edith. See all books authored by Edith Hamilton, including Mythology, and The Greek Way, and more on ThriftBooks.com. List Price: $29.99. MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORSFor over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. To add more books, Three Greek Plays: Prometheus Bound/Agamemnon/The Trojan Women, Witness to the Truth: Christ and His Interpreters, Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places, Everyday Life in Ancient Times: Highlights of the Beginnings of Western Civilization in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, Three Greek Plays: Prometheus Bound, Agamemnon, the Trojan Women. Discount prices on books by Edith Hamilton, including titles like Mythology. 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