Classical Mythology in English Literature

<p><em>Classical Mythology in English Literature</em> brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes the anthology then focuses on three stories:<br>* Orpheus the great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death<br>* Venus and Adonis the love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved<br>* Pygmalion the master sculptor who fell in love with his creation.<br>Each section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions showing how each myth has been used/abused or appropriated since its origins</p>