This is an amended and enlarged edition of "The White Goddess" by Robert Graves, a seminal work exploring the historical grammar of poetic myth. Originally published by Vintage Books: New York, a division of Random House, this edition was published in 1958 with subsequent printings through 1961. The book delves into ancient poetic language, tracing its origins to the Moon-goddess or Muse and highlighting the evolution of poetic myth across Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Graves presents a compelling thesis on the magical language of mythology, its tampering in historical times, and the opposition of early Greek philosophers to magical poetry. This edition is highly regarded among literary scholars, poets, and collectors interested in mythology, poetry, and historical linguistics. The cover design by Milton Glaser adds artistic value to this vintage paperback. A must-have for students of mythology and poetic tradition.