"A Guide to Mythology" by Helen A. Clarke is an engaging introduction to the world of myths, crafted for young minds in the early 1900s. Designed to entertain and educate, the book explores diverse mythical stories from various cultures. It explains how myths have been understood through time, discussing different views from philosophers in ancient times to the thinkers of today.. The book highlights the need to see myths from many angles to discover their true meaning. As it starts off, it introduces key individuals in mythology and explains their importance, showing how myths creatively explain human experiences and the world around us. The book intends to take readers on an immersive experience to discover the essence of mythical narratives to be explored in the chapters to come.
A Guide to Mythology
By Helen A. (Helen Archibald) Clarke
Venture into a realm where ancient tales come alive, offering creative explanations for the human experience and the mysteries of nature.
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About the AuthorHelen Archibald Clarke was an American literary critic, book editor, composer and lyricist, and the co-founder of the journal Poet Lore. She was influential in shaping the American literary taste of her day through her work on Poet Lore, through her work co-editing the complete works of the British poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and through her books on writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Helen Archibald Clarke was an American literary critic, book editor, composer and lyricist, and the co-founder of the journal Poet Lore. She was influential in shaping the American literary taste of her day through her work on Poet Lore, through her work co-editing the complete works of the British poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and through her books on writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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