{"product_id":"greek-myths","title":"Greek Myths by Lucilla Burn (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLucilla Burn's \u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eGreek Myths\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1990 (University of Texas Press, later UK\/British Museum Press), is a concise yet vividly illustrated introduction to the most enduring tales of ancient Greece. In just 80 pages, Burn retells classic myths including the Trojan War, the wanderings of Odysseus, the tragic fate of Oedipus, and the heroic quests of Herakles, Theseus, Perseus, and Jason\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe also introduces readers to the Olympian gods—detailing their genealogies, personalities, and humorous conflicts. The narrative concludes with an examination of the enduring influence of Greek mythology in visual art and literature—from Botticelli to Freud—highlighting how these stories continue to shape modern imagination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eLucilla Burn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a respected British classical archaeologist and curator specializing in Greek painted vases and terracottas. She has served as a curator in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eBritish Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lectures widely on aspects of classical art and mythology. Her publications span both academic monographs—such as \u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eHellenistic Art From Alexander the Great to Augustus\u003c\/em\u003e—and more accessible works like \u003cem data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eGreek Myths\u003c\/em\u003e, showcasing her skill at bringing ancient stories alive through storytelling and visual context\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45158241075386,"sku":"2SVAI5E69-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/GreekMyths.jpg?v=1758071654","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/greek-myths","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}