9781331743767 - Pygmalion (Classic Reprint) de Woolner, Thomas (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a profound meditation on the nature of love and obsession as it follows the travails of Pygmalion, a prodigious sculptor, who falls deeply in love with his own creation: a statue named Hebe. Within the broader context of Greek myth and art history, the author delves into the power of art to both elevate and torment, challenging conventions of beauty, desire, and the boundaries of human creativity. The book explores themes of artistic genius, the struggle for perfection, and the transformative power of love. Ultimately, it offers a timeless reflection on the human condition, the search for meaning and connection, and the enduring legacy of art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.