The Myths


In stores:
May 6, 2008 		In stores:
May 6, 2008

 
The Myths gathers a diverse group of the finest writers of our time to provide a contemporary take on our most enduring myths. From the outset the idea was to approach writers from around the world and invite them to retell any myth in any way they chose.
 
Books in the Series
    New in the series:
• Girl Meets Boy by Ali Smith
The Myth of Iphis.
• Binu and the Great Wall by Su Tong
The Myth of Meng.
     Available in paperback:
• A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
The introduction to The Myths series.
• The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
The story of Penelope - as told by herself.
• Weight by Jeanette Winterson
The story of Atlas and Heracles.
• Lion's Honey by David Grossman
The Myth of Samson.
• The Helmet of Horror by Victor Pelevin
The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur - a cyber-age retelling.
• Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith
The Myth of Dream Angus - the Celtic Eros.
A Note from the Publisher
  Knopf Canada talks about The Myths.
International Publishers
  Knopf Canada, together with 32 leading international publishers invited to participate in this remarkable event, is proud to launch The Myths.