Legends Of The World
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: dust jacket present, some wear and fading to the dark green cloth boards. No visible tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark anthology in world mythology and folklore, Legends of the World gathers the most enduring and powerful stories from cultures across every continent, from the ancient civilisations of the Near East and Asia to the indigenous traditions of the Americas and Africa. Edited by Richard Cavendish — one of the foremost authorities on myth, magic, and the occult — the collection presents each legend with scholarly rigour while remaining utterly accessible to the general reader. The book argues that these tales, far from being mere superstition, are the living vessels of human meaning, illustrating how societies make sense of creation, heroism, love, death, and the divine. Accompanied by the distinguished illustrations of Eric Fraser, the volume is as visually arresting as it is intellectually rich. A definitive reference work, it stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the mythological imagination that has shaped civilisation throughout history.
Author: Richard Cavendish
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Orbis Publishing, London
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: dust jacket present, some wear and fading to the dark green cloth boards. No visible tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark anthology in world mythology and folklore, Legends of the World gathers the most enduring and powerful stories from cultures across every continent, from the ancient civilisations of the Near East and Asia to the indigenous traditions of the Americas and Africa. Edited by Richard Cavendish — one of the foremost authorities on myth, magic, and the occult — the collection presents each legend with scholarly rigour while remaining utterly accessible to the general reader. The book argues that these tales, far from being mere superstition, are the living vessels of human meaning, illustrating how societies make sense of creation, heroism, love, death, and the divine. Accompanied by the distinguished illustrations of Eric Fraser, the volume is as visually arresting as it is intellectually rich. A definitive reference work, it stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the mythological imagination that has shaped civilisation throughout history.