Graves, Robert

Retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience.

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.

Contains simple versions of twenty-seven classical myths about Olympians and Greeks including Persephone, Orpheus, Heracles, and Hermes.

The first of Robert Graves's two-part account of the life of Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius, written in the form of Claudius's autobiography, covering the years from his early childhood through his election as Emperor in 41 A.D.

A collection of the poems of Robert Graves, spanning more than fifty years of his work.

Presents Greek mythology and epics and examines the nature of myth itself.

Discusses the popularity of Greek myths with chapters about the beauty, wit, and aggressiveness of the Greek gods and goddesses.