Classical Mythology in Context

By Lisa Maurizio

Book Overview

Winner of the Textbook & Academic Authors Association's Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award

Classical Mythology in Context provides a contextualized treatment of classical myth, combining ancient sources, comparative perspectives, theoretical approaches, and artistic interpretations. It encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts. It features a modular structure that coincides with the four main components of a classical mythology course: history, theory, comparison, and reception.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019008183X
• ISBN13: 9780190081836
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"