Greek Myths

This collection of 47 tales from Gustav Schwab s seminal anthology of Greek myths tells of the 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, the world of Greek mythology is brought back to life. > Beautifully illustrated, Schwab s rich narrative is met by vivid and dramatic > illustrations. There is no need to consult the oracle: you will enjoy this > book. - Force One > Where would the Marvel films be without Gustav Schwab? A bow to the heroes of > classical antiquity who, particularly in these times, find themselves in > demand once again. - Süddeutsche Zeitung > TASCHEN s Greek Myths reimagines the fascinating world of Greek mythology for > modern times. Through these legendary tales of gods and all-too-human heroes, > Schwab s updated stories reveal all the feats, furies and foibles of the human > condition. - CNBC > Even the lover of myth is in a sense a lover of wisdom, for the myth is > composed of wonders. - Aristotle