Young provides a "biography" of the greatest of the classical legends, the story of the fall of Troy. Young's text is beautifully illustrated with examples of art inspired by the legend, from literature, painting, ceramics, tapestry, sculpture, and the opera, with fresh interpretations of their meaning. In deepening our knowledge of classic texts and their changing interpretations over time, Young argues, we enhance our understanding both of the classics and of the successive civilizations they have influenced.
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Young provides a "biography" of the greatest of the classical legends, the story of the fall of Troy. Young's text is beautifully illustrated with examples of art inspired by the legend, from literature, painting, ceramics, tapestry, sculpture, and the opera, with fresh interpretations of their meaning. In deepening our knowledge of classic texts and their changing interpretations over time, Young argues, we enhance our understanding both of the classics and of the successive civilizations they have influenced.
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Add this copy of Troy and Her Legend to cart. $37.29, very good condition, Sold by Lexington Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Idaho Falls, ID, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Praeger.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Very clean and tight, NOT exlibrary! Previous owner's inscription in Latin on front end page, no other markings inside. Very lightly read. Very Good boards-see our scan of the cover. No DJ.
