Mythology

New York: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1924. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. A very smart first edition of this volume on Greek mythology by Jane Ellen Harrison, one of the founders of modern studies in Ancient Greek religion and mythology. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Previous owner's stamp to the front free end paper.Illustrated with five in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928) was one of the founders of modern studies in Ancient Greek religion and mythology. She used nineteenth-century archaeological discoveries to interpret Ancient Greek religion, which has since become a standard practice.In this fascinating work, Harrison explores our literary debt to Greek mythology. She examines figures such as Poseidon, Demeter, Aphrodite and Zeus. The first edition of this work is scarce to see, particularly in the original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Odd spot to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is smart, though slightly sunned to the spine, with a small tear to the rear of the wraps. Fine