D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
by Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Ingri d'Aulaire
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Author: Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Ingri d'AulaireEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-04-01
ISBN: 0440406943
Number of pages: 192
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Book Review: A Favorite part of my childhood
Summary: 5 Stars
I first came across this book in our traveling bookmobile in East Meadow, NY, many many years ago. I kept returning it and re-taking it out so many times that I think I was pretty much the only reader.
I love the pictures, very much geared to a young child's attention. Simplistic, yes, but still very vibrant, and now as an adult (and definitly able to afford one now), I find the pictures almost garish, though familiar.
The issue that many readers complain about is that the myths are either 'off' a bit or worded in a way that is confusing. The whole idea behind myth and legend is that the same myth can be worded differently depending on the storyteller. And this book (if I'm not mistaken) was originally written in French and translated. Perhaps, as in everyday life, things get lost in the translation.
I still love this book, and prefer it over other Greek myth 'bibles' simply because it reminds me of my childhood, and as a book written for children, it doesn't have to cater to those of us (me included) with a collection of college and post-college books.
Summary of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout.No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.
The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) --Emilie Coulter
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