Retelling of Greek myths in seven sections: In the beginning; The Olympians; Of heroes, gods, and men; Minos and Theseus; Thebes and Mycenae; Heracles; The Argonauts and Medea.
The author examines loneliness, isolation, freedom, and responsibility through a retelling of the classic Greek mythological story of Atlas's punishment and temporary relief when Heracles takes the world off his shoulders.
A twist on Homer's "Odyssey" from the points of view of Penelope, who describes her life before she married Odysseus and chronicles her experiences during and after his protracted return from the Trojan War, and her twelve maids whom Odysseus executes upon his return.
Retells the story of the House of Atreus and the pride, deception, hatred, and revenge that involves Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and their children Iphigenia, Electra, and Orestes.
A retelling in prose of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Includes the story of Helen of Troy, the Trojan War, and Odysseus's adventures on his journey home to Greece.
A retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Arcas and Callisto, who became the Big and Little Bears and were ultimately turned into constellations by Zeus.
