Orpheus: Myths Of The World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432560508)

Orpheus: Myths Of The World is a book written by Padraic Colum which explores the myth of Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology. The book delves into the various versions of the Orpheus myth that exist in different cultures around the world, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Indian mythology. Colum's retelling of the Orpheus myth is a poetic and lyrical exploration of the power of music and the human desire for transcendence. The book follows Orpheus on his journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice, and explores the themes of love, loss, and the quest for immortality that are central to the myth. Throughout the book, Colum draws on his extensive knowledge of mythology and folklore to provide a rich and nuanced exploration of the Orpheus myth, and to connect it to wider themes and motifs that are present in myths from around the world. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings by Willy Pogany, which add to the dreamlike quality of Colum's prose. Overall, Orpheus: Myths Of The World is a captivating and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring myths in human history, and a testament to the enduring power of myth and storytelling.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: Padraic Colum
ISBN-10: 1432560506
ISBN-13: 9781432560508
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d