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Jean-Pierre Vernant was a French historian and anthropologist, specialising in ancient Greece. Heavily influenced by Claude Levi-Strauss, he applied structuralist theory to Greek tragedy, myth and society.

Jean-Pierre Vernant was a French historian and anthropologist, specialising in ancient Greece. Series: Ancient Greek Myths.

Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life cherished figures of legend whose stories lie at the origin of our civilization. Stores ▾. Audible Barnes & Noble Walmart eBooks Apple Books Google Play Abebooks Book Depository Alibris Indigo Better World Books IndieBound.

In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling.

Ancient Greek Myths Told by Jean-Pierre Vernant. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. by Jean-Pierre Vernant. In this enchanting retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an original storytelling style. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman.

Items related to The Universe, the Gods and Mortals. Jean-Pierre Vernant is one of the most remarkable classicists of our time. Vernant, Jean-Pierre The Universe, the Gods and Mortals. Professor at Paris's CollAge de France and author of numerous academic publications on the subject of Greek mythology, Vernant's 'fairy tale' narrative is infused with a wealth of insight as well as a lifetime's knowledge.

Jean-Pierre Vernant (French: ; January 4, 1914 – January 9, 2007) was a French historian and anthropologist, specialist in ancient Greece

Jean-Pierre Vernant (French: ; January 4, 1914 – January 9, 2007) was a French historian and anthropologist, specialist in ancient Greece. Influenced by Claude Lévi-Strauss, Vernant developed a structuralist approach to Greek myth, tragedy, and society which would itself be influential among classical scholars. He was an honorary professor at the Collège de France. Born in Provins, France, Vernant at first studied philosophy, receiving his agrégation in this field in 1937.

In this enchanting retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an original storytelling style. His narrative takes readers from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons

Book Format: Paperback. A great little book to get an overview of greek myths

Book Format: Paperback. A great little book to get an overview of greek myths. Vernant's introduction alone is worth the price of admission if you like personal memoir mixed with literature. clothingoptional, February 27, 2006.

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I find the tellings to be very clear and also very poetic. As a writer, I turn to myths to help me find my own stories-this book, I know, will pull many stories out of my unconscious, where they now are hidden "in the depths of the Earth; the void.