Orpheus : the song of life / Ann Wroe.
Wroe, Ann.
2012
BL820.O7 W76 2012 (Mapit)
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Title
Orpheus : the song of life / Ann Wroe.
Author
Wroe, Ann.
ISBN
9781590207789
1590207785
Publication Details
New York : Overlook Press, 2012, c2011.
Language
English
Description
262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
BL820.O7 W76 2012
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.
Note
First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Jonathan Cape.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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First string : winter
Second string : trees
Third string : the sea
Middle string : love
Fifth string : death
Sixth string : fame
Seventh string : scattering.

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