The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination
by Karen ní Mheallaigh
Title:
The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination
Author:
Karen ní Mheallaigh
Series (if any):
Greek Culture in the Roman World
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
338 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 6 Halftones, color; 2 Halftones, black and white; 3 Line dr
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781108716284
EAN:
9781108716284
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
614
Dimensions (mm):
151 x 228 x 22
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£40.80
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Description
This is a book for readers who are fascinated by the Moon and the earliest speculations about life on other worlds. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest Greek poetry, philosophy and science, through Plutarch's mystical doctrines to the thrilling lunar adventures of Lucian of Samosata.
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