The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

By (author): "Tim Parks, Roberto Calasso"
Publish Date: 1988
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
ISBN0099308010
ISBN139780099308010
AsinThe Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
CharactersTheseus (mythology), Zeus (God), Ariadne of Crete, Cadmus (mythology),
Original titleLe nozze di Cadmo e Armonia
Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. (Calasso) has re-created . . . the morning of our world."--Gore Vidal. 15 engravings.