Displaying 1 of 1 2012 Format: Book Author: Wroe, Ann, author. Title: Orpheus : the song of life / Ann Wroe. Publisher, Date: New York : Overlook Press, 2012. ©2011 Description: 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm 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. Subjects: Orpheus (Greek mythological character) Orpheus (Greek mythological character) -- In literature. Orpheus (Greek mythological character) -- In opera. Eurydice (Greek mythological character) Notes: Originally published in Great Britain in 2011 by Jonathan Cape. Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index. Contents: First string : winter -- Second string : trees -- Third string : the sea -- Middle string : love -- Fifth string : death -- Sixth string : fame -- Seventh string : scattering. LCCN: 2011294665 ISBN: 9781590207789 1590207785 Other Number: 759173569 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 334190 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 292.13 Wroe Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
