For a nice overview i would suggest the roman way by edith hamilton. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Her books are so revered that mythology remains the foremost introductory textbook about its subject. It was followed by the roman way 1932, which was equally well received. The roman way attempts something of the sort with ancient rome, and the prospect seems even more absurd. In this informal history of roman civilization, edith hamilton vividly depicts the roman life and spirit as they are revealed in the greatest writers of the. Based on a thorough study of greek life and civilization, of greek literature, philosophy and art, the greek way interprets their meaning and brings a realization of the refuge and strength the past can be to us in the present. Publication date 1932 topics latin literature publisher new york, w. The roman way attempts something of the sort with ancient rome, and the prospect seems. It was instantly successful, and is the earliest expression of her belief in the calm lucidity of the greek mind and that the great thinkers of athens were.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The greek way and the roman way by edith hamilton, hardcover. Hamiltons other notable works include the roman way 1932, the prophets of israel 1936, mythology 1942, and the echo of greece 1957. Edith hamilton was a germanamerican educator and author who was recognized as the greatest woman classicist. Norton company, made her a wellknown author in the united states. She won the national achievement award and received honorary degrees from yale university, the university of rochester, and the university of pennsylvania. Edith hamilton 18671963 was an excellent teacher, scholar, and writer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The book was published in 1999 by grand central publishing in new york, new york. In edith hamilton 1930 published her first book, the greek way. Vivid and engaging as well as thoroughly scholarly, the book was a critical and popular success. The scope of hamiltons project is not historical reconstruction, but an attempt to show what the romans were as they appear in their great authors 263. Edith hamilton august 12, 1867 may 31, 1963 was an american educator and internationally known author who was one of the most renowned classicists of her era in the united states. The roman way, by edith hamilton 2468 words 123 help me. Her celebrated and bestselling books include mythology, the greek way, the roman way, and the echo of greece. Edith hamilton not only appreciates latin literature for its use in the analysis of roman history, but also the brilliance of their writings. The roman way, by edith hamilton essay satires of juvenal.
Drawing on the greatest writers of its civilization, hamilton vividly depicts the life and spirit of rome. It is more accurate to think of her as a collector or interpreter, as she compiled the stories in the book from the writings of various greek, roman, and icelandic authors. Timeless tales of gods and heroes 1942 is still one of the most commonly used texts in high school and college classes. Buy the roman way by edith hamilton, in very good condition. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. By using roman playwrights and poets, hamilton traces the development of rome, from its origin as something notgreek, to the romantic and grandiose poems of virgil, and the sentimental romantic that is seneca. Robert, transfixed by the book, barely left his room. The author of the roman way, mythology, and other works, she was a member of the american academy of. From an early age edith was an eager student of greek and roman literature. It is rewritten in a way that more readers could comprehend its content. Edith hamilton, american educator and author who was a notable popularizer of classical literature. I did not think it was quite as astute as her greek book.
Mar 29, 2010 the roman way attempts something of the sort with ancient rome, and the prospect seems even more absurd. This is her first book where she tries to place the context of intellectual life in 5th c athens from which so much influential poetry, theatre and philosophy will be born. The roman way is essentially a collection of letters, poems and essays from some of the most famous literary minds of the ancient roman culture. Starting at the age of 63, hamilton published a number of acclaimed books on greek and roman culture, was made an honorary citizen of. Mythology, greek way, roman way 3 vol book book details. The roman way and millions of other books are available for instant access. Edith hamilton shows us rome through the eyes of the romans. Sold by whiterain and ships from amazon fulfillment. This book provides a good insight to the ancient greek mindset and then an understanding how why they reacted. The greek way the ancient greek mind this is a must buy for study the golden age of greece. The fact that youre asking for help makes me wonder if entering this world has been difficult for you. She turned to other sources of tradition in the prophets of israel 1936. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the greek, roman, and norse myths and legends that are the keystone of western.
Which book should i start with if i want to learn roman. Edith hamiltons the greek way and the roman way, originally published. According to roberts biographers, jackie kennedy gave robert a copy of hamiltons the greek way while they were in antigua for the easter holiday weekend. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each. Since its original publication by little, brown and company, in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Praised for their lucidity and accessibility, her books served as an. Although her name is the only one on the cover, edith hamilton is not really the author of all the tales in mythology. Edith hamilton is attempting to show us a side of rome that was previously unseen.
Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of mythology. Edith hamilton august 12, 1867 may 31, 1963 was an american 1 educator and author who was recognized as the greatest woman classicist. Edith hamilton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Rfk had devoured the writings of the twentiethcentury classicist edith hamilton in the months following jfks assassination. The author of the roman way, mythology, and other works, she was a member of the american. As she continued to write and translate, hamilton realized that there was a need for an easy to read compendium of greek mythology for the every day reader. In them we see reflected a picture of roman life very different form. She was a gifted storyteller and had a phenomenal memory. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Mythology by edith hamilton in epub, fb3, rtf download ebook. It was instantly successful, and is the earliest expression of her belief in the calm lucidity of the greek mind and that the great thinkers of athens were unsurpassed in their mastery of truth. Publication date 1986 topics classical literature publisher. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Hamiltons aim is to pinpoint the peculiar roman qualities that distinguished them from the. Jul 25, 2017 the roman way by edith hamilton, 9780393354454, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Edith hamilton 18671963 was made an honorary citizen of athens because of her writings. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the roman way. This was the focus of her first book the greek way. Plautus and terence, cicero and caesar, catullus, horace, virgil, and augustus come to life in their ambitions, their work, their loves and hates. The author of the roman way, mythology, and other works. Edith hamilton, the roman way, bonanza books, 1986, 2574731 edith hamiltons book, the roman way, stands the test of time. The roman way, by edith hamilton 2453 words bartleby.
The roman way edith hamilton in this book, the author shows us rome through the eyes of the romans. In this informal history of roman civilization, edith hamilton vividly depicts the roman life and spirit as they are revealed in the greatest writers of the time. Plautus and terence, cicero and caesar, catullus, horace, virgil, and augustus come to life in their ambitions, their work. This book is a revised edition of the authors first book which was published in 1930, but now with 5 additional chapters of material. To put it differently, freedom regarding speech most of us completely recognized. Although first published in 1932, the book is not dated in style or subject matter. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
In this informal history of roman civilization, edith hamilton vividly depicts the roman life and. Mythology by edith hamilton critical analysis 837 words 4 pages. Easton press, edith hamilton mythology, the greek way. In this informal history of roman civilization, edith hamilton vividly depicts the roman life and spirit as they are.
Mythology is a collection of greek and roman myths retold by edith hamilton. Edith hamilton american author and educator britannica. As with all study or simple enjoyment of history, context is important. She uses these stories to try and explain what the ideas, attitudes and beliefs are that make up the roman way. She was sixtytwo years old when the greek way, her first book, was published in 1930. Buy the roman way by edith hamilton online at alibris. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the roman way. Edith hamiltons premise for this book is that we learn more about a time period or people by reading their literature, poetry, speeches and plays. By doing this we know what they were interested in and how they thought. Her many books include the greek way 1931, the roman way i 1932, and collected dialogues of. It was an immediate success and a featured selection by the bookofthemonth club in 1957.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Starting at the age of 63, hamilton published a number of acclaimed books on greek and roman culture, was made an honorary citizen of athens, and was awarded several honorary doctorates. Hamilton was sixtytwo when her first book, the greek way, was published in 1930 and is considered by some as her most honored work, the successful book, which hamilton wrote at the urging of elling annestad, an editor at w. The roman way by edith hamilton, 9780393354454, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Born in germany of american parents, hamilton grew up in fort wayne, indiana. Buy a cheap copy of the roman way book by edith hamilton. Jan 01, 2007 in the roman way, edith hamilton shows us rome through the eyes of the romans. Edith hamilton the baltimore literary heritage project. The bestseller drew comparisons between ancient greece and modernday life with essays about some of the great figures of athenian history and literature.
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