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Dustjacket protected in mylar. Light wear to DJ. ; Modern Language Association named this best book of literary criticism for the year 1971; Bekker's study draws into a whole the Nibelungenlied's various literary qualities and examines in detail the epic's unity, depth, and meaning. ; 194 pages
Wraps are a bit browned. Scholar's name to ffep (de Montmollin). Institution stamp to ffep (Dept. Of Classics- University of Toronto). Light edgewear to wraps. Lower corner of first few pages creased. ; 738 pages; The Golden Bough describes our ancestors' primitive methods of worship, sex practices, strange rituals and festivals. Disproving the popular thought that primitive life was simple, this monumental survey shows that savage man was enmeshed in a tangle of magic, taboos, and superstitions. Revealed here is the evolution of man from savagery to civilization, from the modification of his weird and often bloodthirsty customs to the entry of lasting moral, ethical, and spiritual values.
No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with very slight sunning to spine. 139pp. Two Icelandic Sagas from the 13th century.
Minor shelfwear. Slight spine slant. ; A General analysis of the nature of myth is followed by a splendid account of the Greek myths. ; Barnes & Noble Rediscovers; 9.0 X 6.2 X 1.1 inches; 276 pages
Contents: Introduction; Vedic Antecedent to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; Brahmanic Antecedents to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; The Blink of an Unblinking Eye; Myths of the Narasimhavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Myths of the Vamanavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Conclusions ; SUNY Series in Hindu Studies; 321 pages
pp. 304, cm 20x13, paperback edition.
Sm. 8vo. 508p. + 12 Engraved plates. Original cloth binding. Worn. W120
ix + 404pp. + 44 plates out of text (of which sme in colour), signed with handwritten dedication by the co-author Carnoy to "Ali Ateba Khan Bahman, ministre plénipotentiaire de Perse, etc.", 1st edition, publisher's cloth (bit soiled) with gilt lettering on spine, gilt upper edges, 25cm., text in English, text clean and bright, good condition, X99918
"This follow-up to Mythology again uses the voice of a fictional 19th-century scholar. Here, Lady Hestia Evans offers a guide to elements of Greek myth for her two children, providing information in "lessons". with exercises based on each topic. . " Gods! Heroes! Monsters! Explore the amazing myths of ancient Greece with this fun, interactive workbook .Which god never leaves Olympus without his winged sandals? How do you stop a hydra from growing more heads? Who was Nike before she inspired running shoes? Can you find your way out of the Underworld? Sure to fascinate both avid mythologists and new fans alike, this lavish, highly informative handbook is brimming with facts and special features, including maps, stickers etc.Acrually written by Dugald A. Steer and Clint Twist.71p. illus. col..maps Book
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Light wear to cover. 168 pages.
[Bollingen Series XLVI]Translated from the French by Willard R. Trask. Originally published in French as "Le Mythe de l'eternal retour: archetypes et repetition" 1949. Gallimard. " The Myth of the Eternal Return illuminates the religious beliefs and rituals of a wide variety of archaic religious cultures. While acknowledging that a return to their practices is impossible, Eliade passionately insists on the value of understanding their views to enrich the contemporary imagination of what it is to be human" 195p. bibliography. index Clean, crisp, unmarked except for previous owner's name inside front cover, else fine Book
One corner is bumped. Light shelfwear. ; Signed by author: "To Lillian Feder-- who helped me find the path that would lead to this book and guided my first steps along the way. With warm regards, Lillian" ; Contributions to the Study of World Literature; 0.95 x 9.56 x 6.38 Inches; 264 pages; Corti focuses on the meaning and importance of the act of child murder in literary treatments of the ancient myth. She insists on the connection between the structure of tragedy and the psychology of abuse, arguing that the tragedy of Medea dramatizes the violent hostility toward children, which is always potentially present in patriarchal culture despite the conspicuous emphasis on positive descriptions of parental love in officially sanctioned discourse. ; Signed by Author
481p. Hardcover Very good condition
Pages tanned. Scholar's name to ffep (R. E. Fantham). Large tear to DJ (repaired with cellotape) with a few tears with some loss. ; Cambridge Classical Studies; 200 pages; Although Ovid is currently enjoying a new wave of popularity, most critics withhold from his poetry the close word-by-word readings that are necessary for a thorough understanding of it. Ovid twice treated the myth of Persephone, and Hinds's book is at first a historical inquiry--the most extensive yet done--into the double transformation in Metamorphosis 5 and Fasti 4 of the rape of Persephone, one of the great Graeco-Roman myths. The study continues as a critical exploration of Ovid's self-conscious delight in language and in writing manifested in these twin narratives, providing a feast for students of both Latin poetry and narratives in general.
Pages tanned. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). DJ a bit sunned. ; Cambridge Classical Studies; 200 pages; Although Ovid is currently enjoying a new wave of popularity, most critics withhold from his poetry the close word-by-word readings that are necessary for a thorough understanding of it. Ovid twice treated the myth of Persephone, and Hinds's book is at first a historical inquiry--the most extensive yet done--into the double transformation in Metamorphosis 5 and Fasti 4 of the rape of Persephone, one of the great Graeco-Roman myths. The study continues as a critical exploration of Ovid's self-conscious delight in language and in writing manifested in these twin narratives, providing a feast for students of both Latin poetry and narratives in general.
Cm. 16x23, pp. 229 + (1), tutta tela editoriale con sovraccoperta illustrata, diffusi segni a matita ai margini del testo.
"Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape" English translation by Tim Parks. Remainder mark, else near fine Book
224pp. + 20 illustrations out-of-text & 1 folding plate + 4pp. theses, with handwritten dedication by the author to Cl(emens) Trefois, text in English, 26cm., softcover (vague trace of removed label at lower end of spine), some occasional foxing, Doctoral dissertation (at the University of Nijmegen), stamp at verso of title page, copy from the collection of prof. Egied I. Strubbe (with his ex-libris), rare, G78006
Collana “Everyman’s Library”, 97. Un volume di XXXIV-282 pagine, tela editoriale (MANCA la sovracoperta – No Dust Jacket) con titolo dorato al dorso. Dimensioni: 11x17 cm. Tracce del tempo e alcune piccole macchie alla legatura, interno in ottime condizioni. Traduzione e introduzione di Gwyn Jones e Thomas Jones. In lingua inglese.
588pp.with numerous illustrations in colour and in bl/w, 31cm., illustrated softcover, very good, exhibition catalogue, S84604
New English Paperback. 4to. (28 x 24 cm). In English and Turkish. 229 p., color and b/w ills. The logbook of the Ottoman navy: Ships, legends, sailors.= Osmanli donanmasinin seyir defteri: Gemiler, efsaneler, denizciler. Ottoman Principality was introduced to the dark sea of the Middle Ages early in the 14 th century. The battles with the Venetians and the Genoese, conquests in Rumelia, and the establishment of the first shipyards all occurred during this period. As the conquest of Istanbul marked the end of the period of transition from Principality to Empire, the foundations of a strong navy that would unite the Mediterranean and the Black Sea over a political geography were laid. The power of the corsairs diminished by the end of the Renaissance; Barbaros Hayreddîn Pasha personified the golden age of Ottoman sea power. The discovery of the New World had instigated a revolution in the maritime world. Traditional Venetian galleys gave way to Spanish galleons and manpower was replaced by wind power. The Ottoman navy assumed a pioneering role in the process of modernization that extended from the 18 th to the 20 th century. Naval education in the Western sense, the implementation of new technologies and the organization of a modern fleet were all consequences of this period. Advancing from the galley to the battlecruiser, Ottoman sea power had the final say in the affairs of the Empire. "The Logbook of the Ottoman Navy: Ships, Legends, Sailors" exhibition intertwines three distinct, yet integrated mythologies of the sea. The imprint of the ships in Ottoman seafaring history, the battles they were engaged in and the heroes who became legendary in these battles assume their places on the stage of civilization in all their historic magnitude. At the center of the construct lies the extraordinary adventure of the transition from traditional to modern seafaring methods. The quest for power, the demolished thrones and man's identification of his fate with the sea is perhaps the oldest story behind this adventure. The cornerstones of a long history that extends from the legacy of a 16 th century Ottoman galley to the battlecruiser, Yavuz, is brought to light through the memories of seamen.
Oblong octavo in blue multicolored DJ; unpaged : color illus ; 24 x 28 cm. With perseverance and the help of a magical horse, Juanito, the youngest son of a farmer, wins the hand of the mayor's beautiful daughter. || Folklore -- Latin America; Spanish.
163p. Hardcover Very good condition good
Creasing to corner of front wrap and first page. Spine sunned. Scholar's blindstamp and name to ffep (Robert Brown). ; Drawings; 297 pages
His Hawaiian Majesty King David Kalakaua The Legends and Myths of Hawaii. The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People. Giappone, Charles E. Tuttle Company 1988 english, 522 CH67Brossura editoriale in lingua inglese, volume in buone condizioni, segni di usura causati dal fattore tempo sulla copertina, interno in ottimo stato, legatura salda522 pagine circa Copertina come da foto
