A Book of Myths

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lang, Jean, 1867-1932

Contributor:

Stratton, Helen

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Book of Myths" by Jean Lang is a collection of myths written in the early 20th century. The book dives into ancient stories that explore the relationships between gods and humans, illustrating powerful themes of ambition, love, and the consequences of defying divine will. It includes well-known tales such as that of Prometheus, Pandora, Pygmalion, and Orpheus, each revealing the ancient perspectives on life's struggles and triumphs. The opening of the collection sets a contemplative tone, emphasizing humanity's enduring fascination with the divine and the creation of myths as a reflection of human experience. Lang discusses the parallels between ancient and modern human nature, highlighting how myths resonate with timeless themes of hope and despair. The initial chapters introduce pivotal characters like Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring fire to humanity, and Pandora, who inadvertently releases suffering into the world. Through these narratives, readers begin an exploration of the complex interplay between divine intervention and human agency, suggesting that while the stories may belong to the past, their significance endures in contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-09-21