First published in 1956, the novel Etruscan by Finnish author Mika Waltari begins around 480 B.C., and the story takes us on the spiritual journey of a young man named Lars Turms as he adventures through Ancient Greece to Sicily, Rome and, finally, Tuscany, searching for the meaning of life. He gradually becomes aware of his immortality and his duties to the future. Although set in ancient civilization, the book poses many of life's existential questions asked to this day, and the reader will find timeless answers to ...
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First published in 1956, the novel Etruscan by Finnish author Mika Waltari begins around 480 B.C., and the story takes us on the spiritual journey of a young man named Lars Turms as he adventures through Ancient Greece to Sicily, Rome and, finally, Tuscany, searching for the meaning of life. He gradually becomes aware of his immortality and his duties to the future. Although set in ancient civilization, the book poses many of life's existential questions asked to this day, and the reader will find timeless answers to these timeless questions through the main character. Lars Turm's troubles begin after having abducted Arsinoe, the wanton priestess of Eryx, as he followed her to whatever lands promised her wealth and luxury. But when she falls in love with another, he is forced to flee... and find a destiny beyond his wildest expectations and powers.
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Good- No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. 512 pages. No marks or writing in the book. Pages are browning. Light wear to the edges and the corners. Reading creases on the spine. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Browning front cover at the edge. Light soiling to the covers.
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All the books from Mika Waltari which are already forgotten are extraordinelly good. I am enjoying them for 40 years, in my country and languague and now in english. My 30 year old daughter is now reading them and she is excited and happy that I got them for her
