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> Preface Part One 1. The Myth Kitty 2. A Rough Guide to the Gods 3. A Mythical History of the World in One Chapter Part Two 4. Orpheus 5. Venus and Adonis 6. Pygmalion Bibliography Index of Mythological Names Index of Authors.