The Lyre Of Orpheus
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The Lyre Of Orpheus
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Author : Robertson Davies
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Books Canada
Release Date : 2008
The Lyre Of Orpheus written by Robertson Davies and has been published by Penguin Books Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Fiction categories.
The Foundation, looking for a worthy undertaking upon which to expend its considerable monies, decides to fund the doctoral work of Hulda Schnakenburg, an extraordinarily talented music student. Her task is to complete the score of an unfinished opera.
The Lyre Of Orpheus
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Author : Christopher Partridge
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2014
The Lyre Of Orpheus written by Christopher Partridge and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Music categories.
The study of religion and popular culture is an increasingly significant area of scholarly inquiry. Surprisingly, however, Christopher Partridge's The Lyre of Orpheus is the first general introduction to the subject of religion and popular music. His aim in this book is to introduce a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives to be used in the study of religion and popular music and popular music subcultures. He addresses a range of issues from postcolonialism to postmodernism, from sex to drugs, from violence to the demonic, and from misogyny to misanthropy. Part One provides a general overview of the history of popular music scholarship and the key approaches that have been taken. Part Two looks at approaches from the perspectives of theology and religious studies, examining key themes relating to particular genres and subcultures. Part Three narrows the focus and examines key artists and bands mentioned in Part Two, including Elvis, Bob Dylan, Madonna and Björk. Written to be accessible to the undergraduate, The Lyre of Orpheus will also appeal to general readers interested in the role of religion in our culture.
The Cornish Trilogy
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Author : Robertson Davies
language : en
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Release Date : 2016-05-24
The Cornish Trilogy written by Robertson Davies and has been published by McClelland & Stewart this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-24 with Fiction categories.
Bringing together The Rebel Angels, What’s Bred in the Bone, and The Lyre of Orpheus, The Cornish Trilogy is available as an eBook for the first time. Woven around the pursuits of the energetic spirits and erudite scholars of the University of St. John and the Holy Ghost, this dazzling trilogy of novels lures you into a world of mysticism, historical allusion, and gothic fantasy that could only be the invention of the inimitable Robertson Davies. “A biting satire on the artistic muse . . . . This wonderful, witty novel should speak to a worldwide audience.”—Chicago Tribune
Orpheus Eurydice
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Author : Gregory Orr
language : en
Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
Release Date : 2012-12-11
Orpheus Eurydice written by Gregory Orr and has been published by Copper Canyon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-11 with Poetry categories.
How can I celebrate love/ now that I know what it does? So begins this booklength lyric sequence which reinhabits and modernizes the story of Orpheus, the mythic master of the lyre (and father of lyric poetry) and Eurydice, his lover who died and whom Orpheus tried to rescue from Hades. Gregory Orr uses as his touchstone the assertion that myths attempt to narrate a whole human experience, while at the same time serving a purpose which resists explanation. Through poems of passionate and obsessive erotic love, Orr has dramatized the anguished intersection of infinite longings and finite lives and, in the process, explores the very sources of poetry. When Eurydice saw him huddled in a thick cloak, she should have known he was alive, the way he shivered beneath its useless folds. But what she saw was the usual: a stranger confused in a new world. And when she touched him on the shoulder, it was nothing personal, a kindness he misunderstood. To guide someone through the halls of hell is not the same as love. "A reader unfamiliar with Orr’s work may be surprised, at first, by the richness of both action and visual detail that his succinct, spare poems convey. Lyricism can erupt in the midst of desolation."—Boston Globe When Gregory Orr’s Burning the Empty Nest appear, Publisher’s Weekly praised it as an "auspicious debut for a gifted newcomer…he already demonstrates a superior control of his medium." Kirkus Review celebrated it as "an almost unbearably powerful first book of poetry" and enthusiastically reviewed his second book Gathering the Bones Together, noting that "Orr’s power is the eloquence of understatement." Most recently, his City of Salt was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award. Gregory Orr teaches at the University of Virginia.
The Descent Of The Lyre
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Author : Will Buckingham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-08-28
The Descent Of The Lyre written by Will Buckingham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-28 with Gela (Bulgaria) categories.
A marvellous remaking of the tale of Orpheus set in early Nineteenth century Bulgaria. Praised by THE BOOKSELLER (UK) as 'A well-written, lyrical tale'. From the author of CARGO FEVER (2007).
A Book Of Myths
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Author : Jean Lang
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-16
A Book Of Myths written by Jean Lang and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Fiction categories.
In 'A Book of Myths,' Jean Lang offers a tapestry of storytelling that delves into the rich reservoir of ancient folklore and legend. The prose is crafted with an eye to preserving the nuance and vibrancy of the original tales, while providing a lens through which contemporary readers can appreciate their enduring relevance. As a part of DigiCat Publishing's commitment to cultural preservation, the work is reverently presented within a literary tradition that respects the formative role myths have played in shaping human understanding across civilizations and epochs. Lang's synthesis of narrative vigor and poetic grace invites readers to a rediscovery of classic myths, enhancing their literary context and unearthing the timeless wisdom sewn into their plots. Jean Lang's passionate storytelling emerges from a reverence for our collective past and an acknowledgment of the myths as the ancestral threads of modern narratives. Lang's expertise breathes life into legends and heroes, transforming ancient texts into a compilation accessible to a contemporary audience. As a misconception, Lang's background provides insight into her aspiration to bridge the chasm between historical wisdom and contemporary readership. The enduring power of these stories, republished with dedication by DigiCat Publishing, is a testimonial to Lang's commitment to literature as the currency of our shared humanity. 'A Book of Myths' is not just a compilation of stories but a homage to the narrative tradition that serves as the spine of our cultural heritage. Recommended for readers who cherish the timeless art of storytelling, Lang's anthology is an essential addition to any literary connoisseur's collection. It invites us not only to explore the landscapes of ancient lore but also to reflect on the enduring questions and challenges that continue to resonate within the human experience. This volume is a testament to the belief that myths are more than mere tales: they are the echoes of the deepest truths of our existence.
Batman 2016 67
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Author : Tom King
language : en
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date : 2019-03-20
Batman 2016 67 written by Tom King and has been published by DC Comics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-20 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
The ÒKnightmaresÓ continue as Batman chases a new foe in an impossible race. Over rooftops, across alleyways, up and down the streets of Gotham City, this lightning-fast crook outsmarts the Dark Knight at every turn. Is that because the man under the mask is someone more familiar than he knows? Artist Lee Weeks returns to BATMAN for an all-out action issue unlike any youÕve seen before.
The Writing Of Orpheus
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Author : Marcel Detienne
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2002-12-30
The Writing Of Orpheus written by Marcel Detienne and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12-30 with History categories.
Winner of the Translation Prize for non-fiction from the French-American Foundation. Son of a mortal king and an immortal Muse, Orpheus possessed a gift for music unmatched among humans; with his lyre he could turn the course of rivers, drown the fatal song of the Sirens, and charm the denizens of the underworld. The allure of his music speaks through the myths and stories of the Greeks and Romans, who tell of his mysterious compositions, with lyrics that only the initiated could understand after undergoing secret rites. Where readers of subsequent centuries have been content to understand these mysteries as the stuff of obfuscation or mere folderol, Marcel Detienne finds in the writing of Orpheus a key to the thinking of the ancient Greeks. A profound understanding of ancient Greek myth in its cultural contexts allows Detienne to recover a cultural system from fragments and ephemera—to reproduce, with sensitivity to variation and nuance, the full richness of the mythological repertoire flowing from the writing of Orpheus. His investigation moves from the Orphic writings to broader mysteries: how Greek gods became myths, how myths informed later religious thinking, and how myths have come into play in polemics between competing religions. An eloquent answer to some of the most vexing questions about the myth of Orpheus and its far-reaching ramifications through time and culture, Detienne's work ultimately offers a major rethinking of Greek mythology.
The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
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Author : Padraic Colum
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan
Release Date : 1921
The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles written by Padraic Colum and has been published by MacMillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921 with Argonauts (Greek mythology) categories.
Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.
Orpheus And Greek Religion
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Author : William Keith Chambers Guthrie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1935
Orpheus And Greek Religion written by William Keith Chambers Guthrie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1935 with Cults categories.