The Book of Legendary Lands

The Book of Legendary Lands

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. Homerâ‚¬s poems and other ancient and medieval texts are presented side by side with Gulliverâ‚¬s Travels and Alice in Wonderland; Tolkien shares space with Marco Poloâ‚¬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.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli Ex Libris
Manufacturer Rizzoli Ex Libris
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780847841219
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-11-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847841219

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli Ex Libris
Manufacturer	Rizzoli Ex Libris
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780847841219
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2013-11-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847841219

The Book of Legendary Lands

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