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Arcadian Nights: Gods, Heroes and Monsters from Greek Myth - From the Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction (Paperback)
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Arcadian Nights: Gods, Heroes and Monsters from Greek Myth - From the Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction (Paperback)
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Ancient as they are, the Greek myths still resonate at the core of
our literature and culture, and may well reveal more about human
nature and the world we have created than we like to believe. From
the garden of his house in the Peloponnese overlooking the gulf of
Argos, award-winning playwright and novelist John Spurling draws on
a lifetime's engagement with the classics and with Greek culture to
reanimate the characters of Apollo, Herakles, Theseus, Perseus and
Agamemnon, along with the gods, demi-gods, monsters and mortals who
shaped their destinies. Gripping, spirited and sometimes grisly,
Spurling's fresh interpretations of these timeless tales bring both
their heroes and their context vividly to life. ***PRAISE FOR
ARCADIAN NIGHTS*** 'A brilliant, riveting book that leaves its
competitors behind, blinking into the distance, as surely as
Theseus left Ariadne' TLS 'Classicists and non-classicists alike
will love Arcadian Nights... a great book' Oxford Today 'This book
shines... seamlessly interweaving personal and historical
perspectives' Historical Novels Review 'An excellent read that
examines the intricacies of storytelling and the complexities of
human nature' The Lady
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Imprint: |
Duckworth
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2022 |
Authors: |
John Spurling
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7156-5458-3 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
English
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Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Myth & legend told as fiction
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LSN: |
0-7156-5458-6 |
Barcode: |
9780715654583 |
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