The book of legendary lands
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Author
Contributors
McEwen, Alastair, translator.
Published
New York, N.Y. : Rizzoli Ex Libris, 2013.
Physical Desc
477 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Status
Moab Library - Adult Non-fiction Book
809.933 ECO
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809.933 ECO
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Rizzoli Ex Libris, 2013.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Description
A fascinating illustrated tour of the fabled places in literature and folklore that have awed, troubled, and eluded us through the ages. From the epic poets of antiquity to contemporary writers of science fiction, from the authors of the Holy Scriptures to modern raconteurs of fairy tales, writers and storytellers through the ages have invented imaginary and mythical lands, projecting onto them all of our human dreams, ideals, and fears. In the tradition of his acclaimed History of Beauty, On Ugliness, and The Infinity of Lists, renowned writer and cultural critic Umberto Eco leads us on a beautifully illustrated journey through these lands of myth and invention, showing us their inhabitants, the passions that rule them, their heroes and antagonists, and, above all, the importance they hold for us. He explores this human urge to create such places, the utopias and dystopias where our imagination can confront things that are too incredible or challenging for our limited real world. Illuminated with more than 300 color images, The Book of Legendary Lands is both erudite and thoroughly enjoyable, bringing together disparate elements of our shared literary legacy in a way only Umberto Eco can. Homer’s poems and other ancient and medieval texts are presented side by side with Gulliver’s Travels and Alice in Wonderland; Tolkien shares space with Marco Polo’s Books of the Marvels of the World; films complement poems, and comics inform novels. Together, these stories have influenced the sensibilities and worldview of all of us.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Eco, U., & McEwen, A. (2013). The book of legendary lands . Rizzoli Ex Libris.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eco, Umberto and Alastair, McEwen. 2013. The Book of Legendary Lands. Rizzoli Ex Libris.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eco, Umberto and Alastair, McEwen. The Book of Legendary Lands Rizzoli Ex Libris, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Eco, Umberto,, and Alastair McEwen. The Book of Legendary Lands Rizzoli Ex Libris, 2013.
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