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.