9781331783107 - Acrisius, King of Argos, and Other Poems (Classic Reprint) de Walker, Horace Eaton (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 offers a compelling story exploring the complexities of power, ambition, and the consequences of divine intervention in a captivating mythological setting. The author delves into the legends of ancient Greece to retell the tale of Acrisius, the King of Argos, and his relentless determination for a male heir to succeed him. As the king seeks the favor of Apollo, the god of prophecy and music, the story unfolds with themes of fate, love, and the limits of mortality. The author skillfully weaves a narrative that examines questions of destiny, parental responsibility, and the nature of human desire, ultimately highlighting the enduring legacy of mythological storytelling and its relevance to our understanding of the human condition. 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.