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and programmatic--deeply concerned with the art and society of his time--but also witty and playful in his confrontation with his own contradictions and ambiguities

Blending clarity with lively storytelling

humorous anecdotes

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The Greek and Roman Myths A Guide to the Classical Stories museum-gift They are wax and oil-freeAn engaging introduction to the myths at the heart of Western culture, this book untangles the complex stories of ancient Greece and Romefrom Pandoras box and Achilles heel to Titans and Trojan horses. Philip Matyszak guides readers through the origins of the world, the labors of Heracles, the Trojan War, and the journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas. Blending clarity with lively storytelling, he also explores how these enduring myths shaped later art,