Classical Mythology in English Literature brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes, the anthology then focuses on three stories:

Orpheus

The great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death

Venus and Adonis

The love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved

Pygmalion

The master sculptor who fell in love with his creation.

Each section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions, showing how each myth has been used/abused or appropriated since its origins