The stories in this collection tackle great events and figures of history, myth, and literature in unexpected ways, questioning views on such basic concepts as justice, progress, wisdom, belief, and patriotism.
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The stories in this collection tackle great events and figures of history, myth, and literature in unexpected ways, questioning views on such basic concepts as justice, progress, wisdom, belief, and patriotism.
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Add this copy of Apocryphal Tales to cart. $12.50, very good condition, Sold by ZENO'S rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Catbird Press.
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No Jacket. North haven. 1997. Catbird Press. 1st American Printing of This New Translation. Very Good in Wrappers. 0945774346. Translated from the Czech and with an introduction by Norma Comrada. 190 pages. paperback. Cover design by Chris Lione. keywords: Europe Czech Literature Translated World Literature. DESCRIPTION-In these tales, Karel Capek approaches great events and figures of history, myth, and literature in startling ways. Jesus's loaves-and-fishes miracle is described from the point of a view of an otherwise sympathetic baker. Townspeople argue about who's to blame for the approaching hordes of Attila the Hun. Abbots and smiths, servants and soldiers, judges and gods appear in these humorous, thought provoking, and sometimes frightening tales. This book contains all new translations, as well as some stories that have not yet appeared in English. inventory #34401.
Add this copy of Apocryphal Tales to cart. $18.79, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Catbird Press.
Add this copy of Apocryphal Tales to cart. $18.81, good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Catbird Press.
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Good. Item has stickers attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent damage. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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