Orpheus : the song of life /
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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Overlook Press,
2012, ©2011.
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published in Great Britain in 2011 by Jonathan Cape. |
| Physical Description: | 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781590207789 1590207785 |