A Short Guide to Classical Mythology

ISBN: 086516309X

Author: Gordon MacDonald Kirkwood

Condition: New

A Short Guide to Classical Mythology is a concise, user-friendly, quick reference for general readers, students and teachers. Kirkwood's treatment of the characters, settings and stories of ancient mythology emphasizes their importance in Western literature. The entries are ordered alphabetically, vary in length according to their significance and include bold and italic typefaces to draw the reader's attention to important terms and cross references.Kirkwood's text provides a user-friendly, quick reference guide for teachers, students, and general readers. It is an excellent, interdisciplinary resource beneficial in the study of classics, literature, and history.Special Features* Complete reference list with pronunciations* Variable entry lengths* Principal stories of classical mythology* Emphasis on literary importance of Greek myths* References to English and European literatureAlso available:Classical Mythology & More: A Reader Workbook - ISBN 0865165734Greek and Latin in English Today - ISBN 0865162417For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books.Some of the areas we publish in include:Selections From The AeneidLatin Grammar & PronunciationGreek Grammar & PronunciationTexts Supporting Wheelock's LatinClassical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, CiceroVocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, HoraceGreek MythologyGreek LexiconSlovak Culture And History