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A history of the legend of Orpheus traces his mythical achievements and enduring influence, covering topics ranging from his passion for Eurydice to his role in inspiring Plato and Monteverdi and his treatment by the early Church.
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5 editions- Other · English · 2012Penguin Random House · 272 pages · 9781845951689
- Other · English · 2012ABRAMS (Ignition) · 9781468301816
- Other · English · 2012Overlook Press · 262 pages · 9781590207789
- Other · English · 2011Penguin Random House · 9781446400906
- Other · English · 2011Jonathan Cape · 262 pages · 9780224091367
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