Orpheus And Eurydice, A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166219413)

Orpheus and Eurydice: A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version is a book written by John Pennie Jr. and published in 1901. The book is a retelling of the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as told by the philosopher Plato. The story follows Orpheus, a talented musician, who falls in love with Eurydice, a beautiful woman. When Eurydice dies, Orpheus descends into the underworld to try and bring her back to life. He is successful, but on their way back to the world of the living, he breaks the one condition set by Hades and loses Eurydice forever. The book is a classic Greek tragedy, exploring themes of love, loss, and the consequences of human actions. The language used in the book is poetic and evocative, capturing the essence of the original myth. Overall, Orpheus and Eurydice: A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version is a timeless tale that continues to capture the imagination of readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Jr. Pennie
ISBN-10: 1166219410
ISBN-13: 9781166219413
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d