Orpheus With His Lute: Stories Of The World's Springtime
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A richly imaginative work of mythological storytelling, Orpheus With His Lute: Stories Of The World's Springtime gathers together the luminous tales of ancient Greece and Rome, retelling them with lyrical grace for readers young and old. W. M. L. Hutchinson chronicles the great myths of the classical world — from the enchanting song of Orpheus to the heroic deeds of gods and mortals — presenting each story with a warmth and wonder that evokes the freshness of a world newly born. The prose carries a poetic, reverent tone, treating these ancient narratives not as dusty relics but as living expressions of human longing, beauty, and imagination. Hutchinson illustrates how myth served as the spiritual and creative heartbeat of antiquity, weaving together adventure, tragedy, and transcendence into a seamless tapestry. This timeless collection stands as both an accessible introduction to classical mythology and a deeply satisfying literary experience for those already familiar with the ancient world.
Author: W. M. L. Hutchinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1909, Edward Arnold
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A richly imaginative work of mythological storytelling, Orpheus With His Lute: Stories Of The World's Springtime gathers together the luminous tales of ancient Greece and Rome, retelling them with lyrical grace for readers young and old. W. M. L. Hutchinson chronicles the great myths of the classical world — from the enchanting song of Orpheus to the heroic deeds of gods and mortals — presenting each story with a warmth and wonder that evokes the freshness of a world newly born. The prose carries a poetic, reverent tone, treating these ancient narratives not as dusty relics but as living expressions of human longing, beauty, and imagination. Hutchinson illustrates how myth served as the spiritual and creative heartbeat of antiquity, weaving together adventure, tragedy, and transcendence into a seamless tapestry. This timeless collection stands as both an accessible introduction to classical mythology and a deeply satisfying literary experience for those already familiar with the ancient world.