The ultimate trials of strength, endurance, and redemption undertaken by Greece's greatest hero.
The tragic cautionary tale of the boy who flew too close to the sun on wings of wax.
If you approach it as a work of literature, you will be disappointed by its plainness. If you approach it as a well-designed educational tool that respects its source material and its young audience’s need for clarity, you will find it an admirable success. For a generation of British schoolchildren, this volume was their first trip to the Underworld, their first glimpse of Medusa’s head. And for that, it deserves a place of quiet honour on the library shelf—right next to the dictionary and the atlas.
Greek mythology continues to captivate readers centuries after the tales were first spun. From the tragic flight of Icarus to the heroic trials of Heracles, these stories form the bedrock of Western literature, art, and language. For educators, students, and casual readers looking for an accessible yet literary doorway into this ancient world, stands out as an exceptional anthology.