Stephen M. TrzaskomaApollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae: Two Handbooks of Greek Mythology (Hackett Classics)
M**O
Readable if not enjoyable translations in a single volume
Pros: I like the sizes, font, and the technical stuff. The charts and images are fantastic. The introductory notes are also fantastic. Has a lot of information on said myths. Index and notes have been well done. The translations are quite readable and the content is solid enough.Cons: These are more nitpicks, but I think they could have made a more detailed table of contents. They could have picked something cooler for the cover. They address this I believe but sometimes it just reads a little awkward because in the sources it was like that.Good book if you're interested in Greek/Roman mythologies.
P**S
Five Stars
impeccable
M**R
excellent value
This is the best value book dealing with Apollodorus & Hyginus, I nearly made the mistake of purchasing separately.This book is a "must" if you are into Greek mythology.The Apollodorus section is a complete narrative & covers all the most important myths-but this is obviously his opinion when writing maybe in the 2nd century bce, author & date are still in dispute by scholars. The translation makes this section very readable with extra info being given in the notes.The Hyginus section is not as readable, this is no fault of the translators but due to the text as surviving, is full of info & is more like a reference book. Author, date & original language are still in dispute.The introductions are good & informative, the genealogical charts & maps are very helpful.
D**Y
This book is worth reading
for the history and timeline of Greek Myth mythographers as well as the for the translation of the myths recorded by Apollodorus and Hyginus.
L**E
Very nice
Good quality - no issues
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