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Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths Neil Philip

Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths By Neil Philip

Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths by Neil Philip


$26.49
Condition - Very Good
9 in stock

Summary

A narrative collection of myths from many different cultures. Aimed at young people, the book contains more than 75 stories, which are grouped by theme and cover such topics as the creation, fertility and cultivation, gods and people, gods and animals, and the afterlife.

Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths Summary

Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths by Neil Philip

Myths are the dreams of mankind at once utterly strange and hauntingly familiar. They tell of beginnings and ends creation and destruction life and death... This beautifully illustrated book gathers together many of the most popular myths from all over the world including a selection of the great Classical tales of Greece and Rome and myths from Norse Celtic Egyptian Native American Aboriginal African and Asian traditions. They are retold for readers of all ages in a vivid accessible style by Neil Philip an authority on myth and folklore. The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry link the main episodes of each myth involving readers in its action and atmosphere. This exciting new approach also provides intriguing glimpses into the cultures from which these myths have sprung. Background information accompanied by colour photographs explores the tales' historical cultural and geographical context. The stories are grouped together thematically- allowing readers to appreciate not only the differences but also the uncanny similarities between many of the world's cultures. The Illustrated Book of Myths brings together and illuminates timeless universal stories many of which form part of our literary heritage. Its special qualities make this collection both an important reference book for all the family and a lasting source of inspiration and delight.

Additional information

GOR001178351
9780751353174
0751353175
Children's Illustrated Book Of Myths by Neil Philip
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
1995-10-05
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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