This superbly illustrated book recounts ten fascinating quest stories from around the world -- the epic of Gilgamesh, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Odyssey, the Voyages of Sinbad, Cupid and Psyche, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and four others -- and discusses how they have been interpreted, retold, and passed down over the centuries. The full-color reproductions are from some of the outstanding illustrated manuscripts and printed books in The British Library's collections.
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This superbly illustrated book recounts ten fascinating quest stories from around the world -- the epic of Gilgamesh, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Odyssey, the Voyages of Sinbad, Cupid and Psyche, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and four others -- and discusses how they have been interpreted, retold, and passed down over the centuries. The full-color reproductions are from some of the outstanding illustrated manuscripts and printed books in The British Library's collections.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. AN2-DJ has mostly sealed tear 1/4" on top of spine, otherwise lightwear. DJ is mylar protected. The Mythical Quest takes ten quest stories, each retold in a lively and accessible short tale by Rosalind Kerven, and describes how they have been interpreted and passed down over the centuries.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x8x0; Very good hardcover with DJ, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards and text and images also very good. Interior appears free of markings. Dust Jacket is Very Good. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
