Apollo Daphne Masterpieces of Greek Mythology by Barber Antonia (5 results)

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Condition: Sehr gut. 45 p., ill. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Overall very good and clean. - HERE ARE FIFTEEN MASTERPIECES of mythology that have inspired some of the world's most magnificent and haunting paintings, retold by the distinguished children's author Antonia Barber. Many are enchanting transformation tales based on the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses. They tell of gods and goddesses, of chaos changed to harmony, and of mortals who become trees, stones, or stars. The Perseus legend recounts how a mighty herd brings back the head of Medusa, destroys a sea monster, and wins a princess for his bride. Here too are the magical stories of Orpheus and Eurydice; of Orion, the handsomest man in the world; of Daedalus, father of invention, and his doomed son Icarus; and the follies of King Midas. The epic poet Homer is represented by two dramatic episodes: how the Trojan War began, from the Iliad, and the return of Odysseus to Ithaca, from the Odyssey. Each story is illustrated with a detail of a painting chosen from the world's great art museums. Among the artists celebrated are Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Poussin, and Burne-Jones. A family tree of the gods, together with an index of paintings and a list of Greek and Roman names, combine to create an enthralling collection that not only introduces children to the world of classical mythology but also assists them in understanding the works of the great masters. - Antonia Barber studied English at University College, London, and worked as a teacher before beginning her writing career. She is the author of The Ghosts, The Ring, and The Mousehole Cat. ISBN 9780892365043 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 405 Original hardcover with dust jacket.

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