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The Greek Myths

By Robert Graves · 1998

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Synopsis

First published in 1955, this work retells the body of ancient Greek myth from the creation and the rule of the Titans through the Olympian gods, the Theban and Argonaut cycles, the Trojan War, and the returns of the heroes. Each tale is given as a continuous narrative, then followed by notes in which Graves compares variants and argues for ritual and historical origins, often in a reconstructed matriarchal religion. Gods, demigods, and mortal houses are treated as a single genealogical system. The book is a retelling with speculative commentary, not a verse translation of Homer or Hesiod.

Title Metadata

Record ID1105
Contributor
Translator
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Introduced by
Kenneth Mcleish
Editor
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Preface by
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Illustrator
Grahame Baker, Denys Baker
Collection & Classification
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First Published
1955
Fiction / Non-Fiction
Fiction
Edition
Standard Edition
Physical Details
Binding
Quarter Cloth Bound
Typeface
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Page Count
699
ISBN
9780140076028
Slipcase
Yes
Market & Pricing
Language
English
Folio Price
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Avg. Sale Price
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In Print
No
Folio Number
924
Last Updated: 23 August 2026

Subject/Genre

8 Subjects
Literary Collections
Fairy Tales
Folk Tales
Legends & Mythology
Ancient
Greece
World Literature
Religious
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Volumes2 Volumes
No.Volume TitlePage Count
Vol. 1—342 pp
Vol. 2—357 pp
Physical Description

Quarter-bound in brown cloth with image printed brown and black covers. Orange slipcase with gilt title.

Printings10 Printings
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1st Printing1998—
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