Edith HamiltonClassics · Ancient History·1867–1963
Mythology
Synopsis
A sweeping survey of Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, presented with clarity and reverence for their enduring power. Edith Hamilton traces the stories behind the gods, heroes, and monsters that shaped Western civilization — from Prometheus's theft of fire to Icarus's fall — distilling complex mythology into a readable guide to its themes of fate, heroism, and human nature.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10