Stephen M. Trzaskoma is Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire.
R. Scott Smith is Associate Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire.
To refer to this volume as just a translation is misleading,
because Smith and Trzaskoma have provided much more, most notably
the best short introduction to ancient mythography--and these
particular authors--available in English. . . . The translations
themselves are clear and accurate. [An] admirable volume. Smith and
Trzaskoma are to be commended. --Kris Fletcher, Bryn Mawr Classical
Review
Every student and scholar of Greek mythology and the mythographic
tradition will want to own this book, and every library should have
it on the shelf. Smith and Trzaskoma have produced an indispensable
volume that is easy to use and understand. They have invested a
tremendous amount of time and scholarship to make this a valuable
resource for traditionalists and non-traditionalists alike. Even
the general reader can benefit from their judicious essays,
thoughtful translations, and concise textual notes. Teachers of
mythology will welcome this handbook for its readability and
applicability to general mythology books currently in use.
Everything about this work will make it the standard handbook for
years to come. --Paul Properzio, The Classical Journal
These two translations are excellent, finding a good balance of
accuracy and readability. . . . the Apollodorus, which has a few
relatively recent competitors, adopts a style that will be much
more welcome to readers than other renderings currently available.
The translation of the Fabulae will be especially welcome for
teaching, since it is difficult to find this in a readable English
version. The General Introduction strikes a balance--both informed
and informal--that will appeal to instructors and students. There
is certainly nowhere else one can go to find such a succinct yet
thorough discussion of these major Greek mythographers. . . the
discussion remains readable, focused, and pleasantly informal. The
maps and genealogical charts are excellent and useful. . . these
charts create something truly useful for student readers. --Daniel
W. Berman, Pennsylvania State University
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