Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems by Ana Sampson

Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems by Ana SampsonA stunning gift book drawing together mythological poems classic and brand new from around the world, illustrated throughout in black and white by award winning former children's laureate Chris Riddell. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson, with an introduction by Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind. People all over the world have always told each other stories. And from the very earliest times, many of these stories were told in verse.

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