About the book
But where did it all begin? No better answer to that question exists than in the Greek myths that are retold to breathtaking effect Roberto Calasso. Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso uncovers the origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity and rape, and above all, humanity's tormented relations with the gods. The result is an international literary event, a work of spellbinding playfulness, eroticism wonder.
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Editions of The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394227368
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394581545
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394280363
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679733485
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804151344
Read an Excerpt
But where did it all begin? No better answer to that question exists than in the Greek myths that are retold to breathtaking effect Roberto Calasso. Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso uncovers the origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity and rape, and above all, humanity's tormented relations with the gods. The result is an international literary event, a work of spellbinding playfulness, eroticism wonder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony about?
But where did it all begin? No better answer to that question exists than in the Greek myths that are retold to breathtaking effect Roberto Calasso. Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso uncovers the origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity and rape, and above all, humanity's tormented relations with the gods. The result is an international literary event, a work of spellbinding playfulness, eroticism wonder.
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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394227368
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony?
Roberto Calasso
Who is the Publisher of the book The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony?
Knopf Canada
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394227368) and hardcover(ISBN 9780394581545) and paperback(ISBN 9780394280363) and paperback(ISBN 9780679733485) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151344)
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