Classical Mythology

This luxurious collection brings together ancient tales from Greek mythology, beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and classic, full-colour illustrations by Walter Crane. In this delightful collection of ancient myths, the American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, retells some of the best-loved classical stories, such as ``The Gorgon``s Head``, in which Perseus slays Medusa, King Midas, whose touch turned everything to gold, the opening of Pandora``s Box, Heracles`` procurement of the three golden apples from the Hesperides`` orchard, and Bellerophon``s taming of Pegasus. Every story is beautifully illustrated with the wonderful, full colour art of Walter Crane, making this collection a delightful asset for any modern library or collector of traditional tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Masterpiece Classics series brings together timeless works of literature, beautifully presented with gilded page edges and classic, full-colour illustrations by master artists.