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Greek myths

Title
Greek myths / texts from the stories by Gustav Schwab ; essay, chapter introductions, and glossary by Michael Siebler ; illustrations by Clifford Harper.
Author
Schwab, Gustav, 1792-1850
Publication
Köln [Germany] : Taschen, [2021]

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Additional Authors
  • Siebler, Michael
  • Harper, Clifford
Description
335 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 27 cm
Summary
"This collection of 47 tales from Gustav Schwab's seminal anthology of Greek myths stages the illustrious exploits of Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, and a host of heroes. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration, including Walter Crane, Arthur Rackham, and Virginia Frances Sterrett, the world of Greek mythology is reimagined into life." -- Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Mythology, Greek > Illustrations
  • Mythology, Greek, in art
  • Mythologie grecque > Illustrations
  • Mythologie grecque dans l'art
  • Mythology, Greek
Genre/Form
Illustrated works.
Note
  • "Translation: Jolene Lighthizer, London (texts by Michael Siebler); Isabel Varea-Riley, Cambridge/UK (texts by Gustav Schwab)"--page 335.
  • "Genealogical tree of Greek gods" on endpapers.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 326) and index.
Contents
The myths -- The Argonauts -- Tales of Troy -- Odysseus.
Call Number
N7760
ISBN
  • 9783836584722
  • 3836584727
LCCN
  • 2022439575
  • 40031694080
OCLC
  • on1231547844
  • 1231547844
  • SCSB-14481640
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries