Orpheus the Fisher (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564590299)

Orpheus The Fisher is a novel written by Robert Eisler. The book tells the story of a man named Orpheus, who is a skilled fisherman living in a small village on the coast of Greece. Orpheus is known for his exceptional fishing abilities, and he is respected by the other villagers for his hard work and dedication to his craft.One day, Orpheus meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Eurydice. They fall in love and get married, but tragedy strikes when Eurydice is bitten by a snake and dies. Heartbroken, Orpheus decides to venture into the underworld to try and bring his beloved wife back to life.Orpheus must navigate the treacherous underworld and face many challenges along the way. He must convince the gods to allow him to bring Eurydice back to the land of the living, and he must also outwit the cunning and deceitful Hades, the ruler of the underworld.As Orpheus journeys deeper into the underworld, he must confront his own fears and doubts. He must also come to terms with the fact that there may be no way to bring Eurydice back to life.Orpheus The Fisher is a gripping and emotional tale of love, loss, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that explores the depths of human emotion and the resilience of the human soul.Christianity is permeated with powerful symbolism! This book reveals hundreds of symbols, their origins, and meanings. Essential reading for mystics and Christians who seek a path to the roots of Christianity.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: Robert Eisler
ISBN-10: 1564590291
ISBN-13: 9781564590299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1992
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 11.01h x 8.07w x 0.85d