The Survival Of The Pagan Gods: The Mythological Tradition And Renaissance Humanism And Art
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jean Seznec
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper Torchbooks / The Bollingen Library, Harper & Brothers, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: minor wear, creasing and chipping of cover and edges; signed with previous owner name on inside cover; overall tanning; spine in very good condition; in otherwise good condition
This seminal work, The Survival Of The Pagan Gods, chronicles the fascinating journey of classical mythology through the Renaissance. It uncovers how ancient deities and their narratives were reinterpreted and integrated into the burgeoning humanist movement and the visual arts of the period. Jean Seznec's scholarship presents a compelling argument for the continuous influence of pagan traditions, illustrating their profound impact on the intellectual and artistic landscape. The text details the complex interplay between classical heritage and Christian culture, revealing the rich tapestry of Renaissance thought. This authoritative volume offers an indispensable perspective on the enduring power of myth in Western civilization.
Author: Jean Seznec
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper Torchbooks / The Bollingen Library, Harper & Brothers, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: minor wear, creasing and chipping of cover and edges; signed with previous owner name on inside cover; overall tanning; spine in very good condition; in otherwise good condition
This seminal work, The Survival Of The Pagan Gods, chronicles the fascinating journey of classical mythology through the Renaissance. It uncovers how ancient deities and their narratives were reinterpreted and integrated into the burgeoning humanist movement and the visual arts of the period. Jean Seznec's scholarship presents a compelling argument for the continuous influence of pagan traditions, illustrating their profound impact on the intellectual and artistic landscape. The text details the complex interplay between classical heritage and Christian culture, revealing the rich tapestry of Renaissance thought. This authoritative volume offers an indispensable perspective on the enduring power of myth in Western civilization.