"Robert Graves's The Greek Myths is one of the most influential modern retellings and interpretations of classical mythology, combining lucid narrative with bold scholarly argument. Across two volumes, Graves retells the full sweep of Greek myth from the earliest creation stories through the Olympian gods, heroic cycles, and the Trojan War, presenting each myth in a clear, compelling prose style. What sets the work apart is Graves's distinctive approach: each narrative is followed by interpretive commentary in which he draws on anthropology, comparative religion, archaeology, and early literature to propose often provocative theories about the origins and meanings of the myths.
This Penguin paperback edition reflects the mature, revised text of Graves's landmark study and remains highly readable while retaining its intellectual depth. Volume One focuses on the creation myths, gods, and early heroes, while Volume Two carries the tradition through Heracles, the Argonauts, Theseus, and the Trojan cycle to the return of Odysseus, concluding with a comprehensive index and map. A cornerstone of twentieth-century mythological studies, this two-volume set will particularly appeal to readers of classical mythology, students of ancient religion, and admirers of Robert Graves's imaginative and scholarly voice."
