Legends and myths of antiquity have been enchanting humanity for thousands of years with their beauty, harmony, and eternal wisdom. They contain heroism and tragedy, love and destiny, human daring and the will of the gods. These stories became the foundation of art and literature throughout the world, and knowing them is the key to understanding the cultural heritage of mankind.
The book by Nikolay Albertovich Kun, first published in 1914, has become a classic for several generations of readers. His retelling of the ancient Greek epic, written in clear, vivid language, has lost none of its freshness and charm to this day. Later, Alexandra Alexandrovna Neikhardt supplemented the work with stories about the gods and heroes of Ancient Rome, creating a unified narrative about a world where the fates of Zeus and Athena, Heracles and Achilles intertwine. The edition is adorned with illustrations from the famous "Picture Atlas of World History," inspired by the finest examples of ancient art.
Authors: Nikolay Kun, Alexandra Neikhardt
Pages: 640 (offset paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 218x149x31 mm
Series: Foreign Literature. Great Books
