Classical Mythology

This luxurious collection brings together ancient tales from Greek mythology, beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and classic, full-color illustrations by Walter Crane.

In this delightful collection of ancient myths, the American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, retells some of the best-loved classical stories, such as ‘The Gorgon’s Head’, in which Perseus slays Medusa, King Midas, whose touch turned everything to gold, the opening of Pandora’s Box, Heracles’ procurement of the three golden apples from the Hesperides’ orchard, and Bellerophon’s taming of Pegasus.

Every story is beautifully illustrated with the wonderful, full color art of Walter Crane, making this collection a delightful asset for any modern library or collector of traditional tales.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Masterpiece Classics series brings together timeless works of literature, beautifully presented with gilded page edges and classic, full-color illustrations by master artists.

Author Biography

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short-story writer. Noted for the dark romanticism of his tales, he is best known for works such as The Scarlet Letter and short story collections such as Twice-Told Tales.

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a British artist who became renowned for his work during the Arts and Crafts Movement and especially for his illustrations for children’s books. A student of the artist and critic John Ruskin, he was also influenced by artists such as William Morris. As well as his work for children’s titles, he also wrote poetry and produced designs for stained-glass windows.