The Compleet Molesworth
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Geoffrey Willans And Ronald Searle
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 2008
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of poetic mythology, The White Goddess, presents a complex and compelling argument for the existence of a single, ancient European muse-goddess. Robert Graves meticulously uncovers the linguistic and historical roots of this figure, illustrating her pervasive influence across various cultures and eras. The text chronicles the evolution of poetic inspiration, linking it directly to the worship of this powerful feminine deity. Readers will find a scholarly yet passionately written account that challenges conventional understandings of myth, religion, and the creative process. It argues for a profound connection between poetry and the sacred, offering a unique perspective on the origins of Western literature.
Author: Geoffrey Willans And Ronald Searle
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 2008
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of poetic mythology, The White Goddess, presents a complex and compelling argument for the existence of a single, ancient European muse-goddess. Robert Graves meticulously uncovers the linguistic and historical roots of this figure, illustrating her pervasive influence across various cultures and eras. The text chronicles the evolution of poetic inspiration, linking it directly to the worship of this powerful feminine deity. Readers will find a scholarly yet passionately written account that challenges conventional understandings of myth, religion, and the creative process. It argues for a profound connection between poetry and the sacred, offering a unique perspective on the origins of Western literature.