So here are a few books about mythology to get you started. I am looking to find books based on greek mythology. Setting - Ancient Greece with mythological heroes and monsters. Now, of course, most fans of the mythic and legendary enjoy their fair share of fantasy novels. Anderson (2011) (Fiction Based on several different mythologies) Australian mythology.
Read on for our edit of some of the best retellings of Greek mythology that provide new insights into the stories we thought we knew so well. Sidney Lanier: The Boy's King Arthur is a work based on Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, written in such a way to appeal to the boys of the 19th century.
Figuring out which ones are the best can be a daunting task. Hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. Also not YA. The Greek Myths by Robert Graves (1956) Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece by Gustav Schwab (1837) Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece … By Charlotte Ahlin. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic. Acquainted With the Night by Christopher Dewdney ... Modern Disciples series by I.S. General mythology.
In recent years, a number of books that tell the unheard stories of mythological characters have become huge bestsellers, adored by critics and readers alike. The time has never been better to read some excellent fiction based on the myths… Bustle.
There’s a ridiculous number of introductory books on Celtic mythology out there. The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin (1987) Greek mythology. Stephen R. Lawhead : The Pendragon Cycle , a more thorough examination of the myths, especially concerning Taliesin … Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes I'm only looking for fiction not historical books or poems (I know they are technically fiction). 10 Books Inspired By Norse Mythology That Make For Perfect Winter Reading.