Wroe, Ann

Orpheus: The Song of Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781845951689
author:: Wroe, Ann
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pimlico
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Genre:: History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
Condition:: New
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Orpheus The Song of Life by Ann Wroe For over two and a half millennia, the figure of Orpheus has captivated human imagination. A complex figure, both human and divine, musician, magician, theologian, poet and lover, his story continues to enthrall. This book explores the many versions of Orpheus' life, tracing his journey from the forests of Thrace to the mountains where he worshipped, and from his studies in Egypt to his tragic death. Ann Wroe delves into the artefacts, texts and philosophies built up around Orpheus, examining the ways in which he has influenced thinkers and artists across the centuries. From Cicero and Plato to Gluck and Monteverdi, Orpheus' legacy can be seen in the works of many famous figures. This book reveals Orpheus as a force of creation, singing the song of light out of darkness and life out of death. Through Wroe's expert analysis, Orpheus emerges as a multifaceted figure, embodying the power of art and imagination to transcend mortality.

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