The Life & Lore Of The Bird: In Nature, Art, Myth, And Literature
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly interdisciplinary work of natural and cultural history, The Life & Lore of the Bird: In Nature, Art, Myth, and Literature presents a sweeping examination of humanity's enduring relationship with birds across civilizations and centuries. Edward A. Armstrong draws on an impressive breadth of scholarship to chronicle how birds have captivated the human imagination, from their roles in ancient mythology and religious symbolism to their celebrated presence in world literature and visual art. Written with the warmth and authority of a naturalist who is equally at home in a library as in the field, the text illustrates how avian life has shaped cultural expression in profound and often surprising ways. Armstrong weaves together folklore, ornithology, and literary analysis into a cohesive narrative that reveals the bird not merely as a creature of the natural world, but as a timeless symbol woven into the fabric of human thought and creativity. This is an essential volume for naturalists, scholars, and anyone who has ever paused to wonder at the deeper meaning behind a bird in flight.
Author: Edward A. Armstrong
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly interdisciplinary work of natural and cultural history, The Life & Lore of the Bird: In Nature, Art, Myth, and Literature presents a sweeping examination of humanity's enduring relationship with birds across civilizations and centuries. Edward A. Armstrong draws on an impressive breadth of scholarship to chronicle how birds have captivated the human imagination, from their roles in ancient mythology and religious symbolism to their celebrated presence in world literature and visual art. Written with the warmth and authority of a naturalist who is equally at home in a library as in the field, the text illustrates how avian life has shaped cultural expression in profound and often surprising ways. Armstrong weaves together folklore, ornithology, and literary analysis into a cohesive narrative that reveals the bird not merely as a creature of the natural world, but as a timeless symbol woven into the fabric of human thought and creativity. This is an essential volume for naturalists, scholars, and anyone who has ever paused to wonder at the deeper meaning behind a bird in flight.