Storytelling Greek

Herodotus is not only the father of the art and the science of historical writing, but also one of the Western tradition's most compelling storytellers. In tales such as that of Gyges, who murders Candaules, the king of Lydia, and usurps his throne and his marriage bed, thereby bringing on, generations later, war with the Persians, Herodotus laid bare the intricate human entanglements at the core of great historical events.

Myth to Logos: How Greek Philosophy Transformed Human Thought From Storytelling to Reasoning is a clear and accessible guide to one of the most important intellectual revolutions in history. For centuries, ancient peoples relied on mythic stories to explain nature, morality, and the structure of the cosmos. Then, in a remarkable cultural shift, Greek thinkers began asking new questions. What if the world followed natural principles. What if reason could uncover truth. What if human inquiry could move beyond tradition toward deeper understanding. This book traces that transformative journey ...

One of the most anticipated books of 2017: Boston Globe, New York Times Book Review, New York's "Vulture", The Week, Bustle, BookRiot An NPR Best Book of 2017An AV Club Favorite Book of 2017A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017A Goodreads Choice Awards nominee David Sedaris tells all in a book that...

Discover the timeless wisdom of Aristotle and how his Poetics continues to shape literature, theater, and storytelling today. For more than two thousand years, Aristotle’s Poetics has stood as one of the most influential works in literary history. In Aristotle and the Art of Poetics: Exploring His Enduring Influence on Literature and Storytelling, The Practical Atlas takes readers on a clear and engaging journey through Aristotle’s vision of tragedy, epic, and comedy, revealing why his ideas remain vital for understanding the power of stories. From Aristotle’s definition of tragedy ...

What is there for a husband and father of three to do when he suddenly loses his job? Well...he can become a house-dad! Is a man really capable of handling all of the household tasks as well as teaching manners to a three-year-old tyrant? How does it make him feel that his wife brings home the bacon instead of him? How will he and we, his two older children, cope with the snide comments of people that don't respect his decision?