Orpheus : the song of life
Wroe, Ann
Orpheus : the song of life / Ann Wroe - New York : Overlook Press , 2012, c2011. - 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-253) and index.
A history of the legend of Orpheus traces his mythical achievements and enduring influence, covering topics ranging from his passion for Eurydice to his role in inspiring Plato and Monteverdi and his treatment by the early Church.
9781590207789
2011294665
Greek mythology
Literature
Opera
Gods----Greek
BL820.O7 / W76 2012
292.13 WRO
Orpheus : the song of life / Ann Wroe - New York : Overlook Press , 2012, c2011. - 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-253) and index.
A history of the legend of Orpheus traces his mythical achievements and enduring influence, covering topics ranging from his passion for Eurydice to his role in inspiring Plato and Monteverdi and his treatment by the early Church.
9781590207789
2011294665
Greek mythology
Literature
Opera
Gods----Greek
BL820.O7 / W76 2012
292.13 WRO