Orpheus
The Song of Life
New York : Overlook Press, 2012.
Format: Book
Description: 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
A history of the legend of Orpheus traces his mythical achievements and enduring influence, covering topics ranging from his passion for Eurydice to his role in inspiring Plato and Monteverdi and his treatment by the early Church.
Subjects:
Orpheus (Greek mythological character)
Orpheus (Greek mythology) in literature.
Orpheus (Greek mythology) in opera.
Orpheus (Greek mythological character)
Orpheus (Greek mythology) in literature.
Orpheus (Greek mythology) in opera.
ISBN:
9781590207789
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
RELIGION Ancient Wro | Sandhills Indoors | Nonfiction | In |
Originally published: London : Jonathan Cape, 2011.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index.