Stories of Old Greece and Rome
Gelesen von Kevin Green
Emilie Kip Baker
(4,76 Sterne; 52 Bewertungen)
The Stories of Old Greece and Rome is an easy to read summary of all of the famous and not so famous Greek and Roman mythological stories. All of the famous Heroes are here: Theseus, Jason, Hercules, and all of the well known Deities. These stories tell the real detail of the myths, not the ones that have become sanitized (and dare I say it, 'Disneyfied') over the centuries. These are not stories for children, as the old gods and heroes were vengeful and some might say sadistic in their treatment of minor slights and misdemeanors. Putting out of eyes and ripping out of tongues is commonplace, and punishment by death is ever present. It is however fascinating to see how these tales have affected and influenced our culture and have woven themselves into our own myths and stories. (Summary by Kevin Green) (8 hr 11 min)
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Bewertungen
Easy listening!
Danius
(5 Sterne)
Very informative stories, the narrator has a very calm, steady voice. I listen to this before going to sleep as I find it relaxing.
a great collection, well read
Akku
(4,5 Sterne)
I enjoy the reader and I’ve started looking specifically for his work now. This is a great example with plenty of fine stories of ancient time mythology. All written in the Roman versions of the tales. A relaxing listen and plenty to go at
Excellent!
Randolph G.
(5 Sterne)
Succinct, lively retellings of the classical myths, read in a clear and pleasant voice. I wish the narrator would apply his talents to classical texts.
well read and clear
MrsB
(5 Sterne)
enjoyed this very much! make sure you listen to the appendices because they really are as good as the stories themselves.
Noel
(4,5 Sterne)
Good informative stories, well written and very well read- clear and easily followed.
(5 Sterne)
Excellent book with a fine reading.