{"product_id":"myths-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Myths of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePadraic Colum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBoris Artzybasheff\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic collection of myths and legends includes stories from all the major ancient civilizations, and some lesser known ones: Egypt and Greece, and Babylon and Rome, alongside Ireland and Iceland, India and Finland, China and Japan, Mexico, Peru and Polynesia. The tales range from creation stories to heroic epics, and feature Isis, Gilgamesh, Hercules and Pandora, to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition faithfully preserves Padraic Colum's original language. His lyrical rhythm and melody represent the very best of traditional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes Padraic Colum's essay, 'The Significance of Mythology'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadraic Colum (1881-1972) was born in Longford, Ireland. He was a poet, novelist and collector of folklore, and was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758045135136,"sku":"9780863153655","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0690afb2cf593f7fdffcfddc5fe6a854.webp?v=1780117089","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/myths-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}