Greek Classics

It begins with a golden apple and ends with the founding of Rome. In between lies the greatest story the Western world ever told—and, for three thousand years, almost no one has been able to read it whole. Until now. Everyone knows the Iliad and the Odyssey. Far fewer know that Homer's two poems were only ever parts of something larger: an eight-poem epic cycle that told the entire arc of the Trojan War, from the wedding that caused it to the death of the last hero to survive it. Six of those poems were lost. Their stories endured only in fragments, ancient summaries, and the work of ...

Throughout history, great thinkers have explored life, leadership, and self-mastery. This collection presents their most influential works, updated for today’s listeners. Whether seeking guidance on resilience, strategy, or ethics, these timeless classics remain relevant.

The war at Troy did not end when the city fell. For the Greeks who sailed home, and the women they carried off as slaves, the worst was still to come — and it is the tragedians, not Homer, who tell that story. Twenty-five centuries ago, in the open-air theater on the slope of the Athenian Acropolis, three poets created an art form that has never been surpassed. Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides took the old stories of gods and heroes — the house of Atreus, the fall of Troy, the curse of Oedipus, the fury of Medea — and turned them into something the world had never seen: tragedy. ...

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, authored by Plato around 375 BCE, concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work, and one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In the dialogue, Socrates discusses the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man with various Athenians and foreigners.

After ten years of war, Odysseus begins a journey home that will take another ten years to complete. Storms, monsters, enchantment, shipwreck, temptation, and divine hostility stand between him and Ithaca, while Penelope and Telemachus struggle against the suitors consuming his household. This complete prose translation presents Homer's epic in clear, continuous English while preserving the scale, drama, and narrative movement of the original. It is suited both to first-time readers and to those returning to one of the foundational works of Western literature. The Odyssey is at once an ...

Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslin’s classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of today’s popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world.

Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

The fall of Troy. A hero carrying his father out of the flames. A queen on a burning pyre. The founding of the greatest empire the world has known. Virgil's Aeneid is the poem that gave Rome its myth and gave Europe one of its founding epics — the story of Aeneas, the Trojan prince who escapes his city's ruin and sails west, through storm and war and the underworld itself, to found the race that will become Rome. This Erato Press edition presents the Aeneid complete in the classic verse translation of John Dryden, with an original critical essay and a life of the poet. THE POEM From the ...

This annotated edition includes: • A 16,000-word critical study of Aeschylus and the birth of tragedy • The complete Oresteia — the only surviving Greek trilogy • All seven surviving plays, including Prometheus Bound • A life of Aeschylus (c. 525–456 BCE), the soldier of Marathon • The Plumptre verse translation, public domain worldwide Before Aeschylus, there was no drama. One actor faced a chorus, and nothing could happen. He added a second — and with two figures who could disagree, tragedy, and all theatre after it, was born. Aeschylus is the oldest of the great ...

Master Greek and Roman Mythology in Just 100 Pages—No Confusion, No Overwhelm, Just Clear Understanding Tired of mythology books that drown you in details you'll never remember? Most classical mythology guides throw everything at you: hundreds of minor gods, contradictory versions of the same myth, endless genealogies connecting obscure nymphs to river deities. You finish feeling more confused than when you started. There's a better way. Learn Classical Mythology in 100 Pages strips away the clutter and focuses relentlessly on what matters: the essential gods, the defining heroes, the ...

The complete Homer in one volume — both epics and the lost third of the corpus that nearly every edition leaves out. Most "complete" editions of Homer give you the Iliad and the Odyssey and stop there. They are not complete. Antiquity knew a larger Homer: alongside the two great epics stood the Homeric Hymns, the Epigrams, and the mock-epic Battle of Frogs and Mice. This Erato Press edition restores them all, so that for once the reader holds the whole of what the ancient world meant by the name of Homer. THE COMPLETE TRADITIONAL CORPUS: • THE ILIAD — the wrath of Achilles, the war ...

This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young listeners to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story.

The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing?

This annotated edition includes: • A 16,000-word critical study of Sophocles and tragedy • All seven surviving plays — everything that came down to us • The complete Theban cycle: Oedipus the King, Colonus, Antigone • A life of Sophocles (c. 497–406 BCE) • The Campbell verse translation, public domain worldwide A king hunts the murderer whose crime has plagued his city, swearing to bring him to justice — and discovers, scene by scene, that the man he is hunting is himself. Oedipus the King is the play on which Aristotle built the theory of tragedy, the play Freud reached for...

The Hellenistic Schools: Stoicism, Epicureanism, Skepticism, and the Search for Tranquility is a clear and engaging guide to one of the most transformative periods in the history of philosophy. After the world changed in the wake of Alexander’s empire, new questions emerged about how to live with stability, clarity, and inner peace in an unpredictable environment. This book explores how Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics each developed a path toward tranquility by examining desire, refining judgment, challenging certainty, and cultivating practices that strengthened the mind. The result is ...

Before Olympus, there was nothing but Chaos. Then came Gaia, and Tartarus, and the first gods. And the world began tearing itself apart to make room for what came next. This Reader's Edition carries the whole story in one unbroken narrative: the Titans who ruled before Zeus, the war that ended their reign, the monsters Gaia sent to avenge them, and the rule of the Olympians that followed. Inside: Creation — Chaos, Gaia, Tartarus, and the first gods The Titans' rise and fall, and Uranus's prophecy The Titanomachy — ten years of war that reshaped the world The Gigantomachy and Typhon — ...

Discover the Secrets and Legends of Greek Mythology Step into a world where gods and goddesses, powerful heroes, and terrifying monsters come alive through epic tales passed down for thousands of years. Greek Mythology: Tales of Gods, Monsters, and Mortal Destinies invites you to explore the fascinating stories that have shaped cultures and inspired people around the world. From the mighty gods of Mount Olympus to the brave heroes who faced impossible challenges, each story unveils the ancient mysteries of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Ever wondered why some tasks are called “...

Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology—from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled.

Ancient Greek Philosophy Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Wisdom That Shaped Western Thought Unlock the timeless wisdom of the ancient world in this engaging and accessible guide to Ancient Greek philosophy. From the early natural thinkers of Ionia to the ethical teachings of the Stoics, this book offers a clear and concise journey through the major ideas, figures, and movements that laid the foundation for Western intellectual tradition. Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to refresh your knowledge, Ancient Greek Philosophy Made Simple ...

The poem that invented the universe. Before Homer's heroes sailed to Troy, before Odysseus wandered the wine-dark sea, a Boeotian shepherd named Hesiod stood on Mount Helicon and received from the Muses the oldest surviving account of how everything began. The Theogony is the foundational text of Greek mythology — the poem that gave the gods their genealogy, the cosmos its architecture, and Western literature its first creation story. From the primordial abyss of Chaos to the rise of Zeus, from the castration of Uranus to the birth of Aphrodite from the foam of the sea, Hesiod's thousand-...