Of the ancient ones, people already mentioned the illiad and the odyssey. Myths series, which gathers contemporary writers retelling myths. Follow the likes of odysseus, lamia, bellerophon, icarus, medusa, and artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gutwrenching betrayals, sinister. Countless family car journeys are enlivened by simon russell beales audiobook of atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. This postapocalpytic retelling of the odyssey features four queer kids and blocks signature lush and descriptive writing style.
Great retellings of greek mythology, including young adult novel abandon by meg cabot book cover books based on mythology mythology book list reading. A greek mythology retelling queens of fate and fury. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. The greek myths arent the only old stories where women. Mythos is a retelling of a selection of greek myths and legends with stephen frys witty, sometimes selfindulgent, panache.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read oh my gods. E ver since william godwin persuaded charles lamb to retell the odyssey as a novel for younger readers in the adventures of ulysses 1808, the myths of ancient greece have been retold in. History books for kids legends and myths social studies resources book people greek gods retelling ancient greece greek mythology childrens books this book features a densely packed whos who with over 200 entries which provide vital information on the family, career, personality and supernatural attributes of the greek gods, heroes and monsters. I love greek mythology retellings and would like some recommendations. Books that retell mythology so ive just finished reading circe, by madeline miller, and its probably one of the most beautiful and resonating books ive ever read at this point in time anyways.
Try books to read if you love greek or roman mythology, or an interview with madeline miller. There are 40 classic lit retellings, 74 fairy tale retellings, 30 mythology retellings and 18 shakespeare retellings. I knew of the classic myths such as pandoras box, but the account of the creation of the world and of humanity was new to me and was fascinating. Such treasured collections as nathaniel hawthornes tanglewood tales 1853, edith hamiltons mythology. Literary retellings of greek myths 28 books goodreads. Originally, i had been looking for a book on ancient greek mythology that was written in a modern way and would be both easy to understand and fluid and i think this book fulfilled those.
An entertaining and interesting book about ancient greek mythology written in a style that is recognisable as stephen fry if youve ever watched him on qi. Greek mythology also, american goods touches upon many different mythologial creatures, tales, gods. Heres a list of ten contemporary books about greek myths and legends. Check out this list of new books like harry potter that are sure to enchant readers. Timeless tales of gods and heroes 1942 and robert gravess the greek myths 1955 are still in print. Oct 14, 2014 by retelling the old stories in unusual ways, these tales create other, new myths about how we, in our contemporary lives, influence and are influenced by the worlds troubles. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from pandoras box to prometheuss fire, and transforms the adventures of zeus and the olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Frys lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for greek myths.
Best folkloremythology retelling books best books that are retellings of fables, fairy tales, tall tales, mythology, folktales. Our edit of the best books based on myths from ancient greece. Ebullient, funny, fry retells the greek myths with elegance the. I get emotional and obsessed about books very easily. Ya books good books books to read free books mythology books greek mythology thing 1 retelling lectures. Greek mythology, both the original stories and the many book, movie. A welcome addition to any bookshelf, book bag mythos is stephens vivid retelling of the greek myths.
Informative and fun, the narrative interlaces modern cultural references into the text, highlighting the influence of the stories on the present day. Discover six classic greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light. What is the best book that has a complete collection of greek. Now phoebe, a lowly human, has to prove herself in a world of supernatural jocks and mean girls. Pdf the complete world of greek mythology download full. Like other retellings and reinterpretations, books that use greek myths as their inspiration take an old and familiar story and update to be. A modern retelling of greek and roman myths ebook written by philip freeman. A greek myth is basically a way of explaining the world, or it was a way of explaining the world to a primitive people who didnt have any explanation of the sun or the moon or the disasters that happened like earthquakes and floods and fire. The greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through m. Adeyemis ya novel does a brilliant job of drawing from mythology, religion, and modern culture to create a new storytelling universe that feels both timeless and shockingly relevant. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955.
The myths have a way of entwining one with another, and it is difficult to present a coherent story line without feeling one has omitted the best part of the story. Books that retell mythology in the form of a novel. From acclaimed writer and scholar philip freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic greek and roman mythology. Jun 15, 2014 the word mythology from the greek mythologia, from. Whether its a modern retelling of greek mythology with teenagers in place of demigods or short stories where mythological mermaids lure fishermen to their demise, myths inform many of the books we enjoy in 2015. The author featured most times on this list is cameron dokey with 5 books.
The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. The myth of penelope and odysseus by margaret atwood. When phoebes mother remarries and sweeps her off to greece, she finds herself in an exclusive school attended exclusively by the descendants of greek gods. Im not talking about the latest cw primetime drama, im talking about the og masters of scandal, the pantheon of greek gods and goddesses. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time by bernard evslin, todd haberkorn. The last harry potter book may have come out in 2007, but we still love the magical series. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle grade. Now that youve seen our list of the best greek mythology books and movies, im sure youll be interested in trying out more of the best greek mythology books in audio. Book recommendations greek mythology two book thieves. Apr 15, 2015 love affairs, betrayal, family rivalries, murder. Rereading classical mythology is for me an exercise in surprise and recognition. Mythos smart, funny, and above all great fun is the retelling we deserve by a man who has been entertaining the nation for over four decades.
A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from jason and perseus to heracles and helen of troy. From fantasy epics to modernday witches to the contemporary saga of high school, this list has something for every harry potter fan. While compiling this list of 50 classical mythology retellings, i found a. Fictional greek mythology books and retellings like all greek myths, these fictionalized retellings contain love and sex, poetry and passion, and often buckets of blood.
The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths by fry, stephen isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. I would really recommend song of achilles by madline miller. Mythology mythopoeia folklore fairy tale legends alternate history mythology and retellings.
Among these, youll find close historical retellings as well as texts that read like spiritual descendants of the original myths in a completely new setting. While i havent read any books directly relating to persephone and hades. Bringing to life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world. Jan 02, 2016 a2a, once you have read any 19th20th century writers, you would find that no current writer is impressive. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block. Its a retelling of the greek of achilles and his lover. A retelling of the myths of ancient greece 9780718188740. Buy products related to greek mythology romance products and see what customers say about greek. The legend of achilles as told by his best friend, patroclus. Since it was first published in 1855, thomas bulfinchs masterly collection of the myths and legends of greece and rome has proved so popular that even today it makes essential reading for any newcomer to mythology.
Theogony by hesiod bibliotheca by pseudoapollodorus metamorphoses by ovid aeneid by virgil though retelling only specific stories, some. I loved circe and the song of achilles by madeline miller and the silence of the girls by. Greek myth retellings are having a serious moment, so here are six of our favourite books inspired by greek mythology. Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man.
Greek mythology is an enormous field of study and a brief guide is a daunting task for any writer. The novel chronicles the lives of the two, and we get to watch their childhood friendship blossom into a tragic love story. If you havent read the daughters of zeus series yet, you should start with persephone, a modern day, young adult retelling of the classic greek myth. Historical fiction, greek mythology retelling, young adult publisher. Ebullient, funny, fry retells the greek myths with elegance, the times. The books in this list are the smartest, most beautifully wrought. A modern retelling of a popular greek mythology classic kamila shamsies home fire is a modern reworking of the greek classic, antigone, by sophocles, and is based.
This pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern world in this actionpacked story full of lots of plot twists. If legends are to be believed, these guys didnt know how to lead a boring life. By retelling the old stories in unusual ways, these tales create other, new myths about how we, in our contemporary lives, influence and are influenced by the worlds troubles. The reason is because, while graves is truly an excellent storyteller, the vast majority of the time he has literally no idea what he is talk. After graduating college with a bfa and masters in english, kaitlin went on to write the daughters of zeus series. A welcome addition to any bookshelf book bag mythos is stephens vivid retelling of the greek myths.
This short but sweet book is a retelling of the story of penelope, wife of odysseus and cousin of helen of troy. Its a rollicking good read the independent fry reimagines the greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. A novel of jason and the argonauts by emily hauser. According to greek mythology, hermione was the daughter of king menelaus of sparta and of helen of troy she was betrothed to orest. Imagine coming across a book that isnt just about greek mythology but is also written by one of your favourite people. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings epic reads. No offense to current writers but what is being produced and sold in the name of retelling today is hogwash. A greek mythology retelling paperback october 19, 2018 by kyla stone author visit amazons kyla stone page. Top ten retellings of greek myths and legends just browsing.
Its written brilliantly and has the same romance and drama as lore olympus. Circe, is a bold and subversive retelling of the goddesss story that manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the odyssey as a hero in her own right. Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the greek myths, stylishly retold by stephen fry. Nov 22, 2017 e ver since william godwin persuaded charles lamb to retell the odyssey as a novel for younger readers in the adventures of ulysses 1808, the myths of ancient greece have been retold in. From fantasy epics to modernday witches to the contemporary. Now, for the first time, bulfinchs stories are published with the fullcolor honors they deserve.
Audio retelling of the myths with frys pov and insights, is an excellent audio book although, if you arent remembering your mythology clearly, the first disk about the titans, chucked full of information, is a bit dry and requires careful listening to get through. I quoted this book at the very beginning of this article, and saved it for last because it sums up so many feelings. Kaitlin bevis retelling classic greek myths and all new horrors. This chart took about 4 months of planning and research, 4 weeks of designing and 8 hours to compose the actual. What are some best novels on retelling of indian mythology. Circe by madeline miller, the penelopiad by margaret atwood, the children of jocasta by natalie haynes, hous. Popular greek mythology retellings books goodreads. What is it about greek myths that has attracted us to them down the ages. Mar 14, 2019 oyeymis retelling is a nigerian myth that draws on the theme of doubles.
Greek mythology explained audiobook by marios christou. The novels core is the quest of a young woman to bring magic back to her home country of orisha, but, throughout the story, adeyemi constructs so much more. Books how women are rewriting the literary canon posted by sarah shaffi. Modern parallel texts of ancient greek mythology no percy jackson please. Im into mythology but so far have focused more on norse mythology, so for a while id been wanting to read more of greek mythology.