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hardcover. This anthology gathers the great 20th-century myth-inspired poems from around the world, by the likes of Valery, Yeats, Lawrence, Rilke, Akhmatova, and Auden writing in the first half of the century to contemporary poets such as Lucille Clifton, Derek Walcott, Rita Dove and Wislawa Szymborska. Editor(s): Kossman, Nina. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AB; DCQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 613.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Oxford University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780195133417
ISBN
9780195133417
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.11

Paperback. Who, or what, is the Green Man, and why is this medieval image so present in our precarious modern times? Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRKP; JFHF; VXWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 241.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571318025
ISBN
9780571318025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Translator(s): Gelpke, R. Num Pages: 177 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 362 x 18. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Omega Publications
Number of pages
177
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780930872526
ISBN
9780930872526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.36

Paperback. Series: Deeds of Arms Series. Num Pages: 135 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC1; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Publisher
FreeLance Academy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781937439040
ISBN
9781937439040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.36

Paperback. Series: Myth and Poetics. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 399.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801475054
ISBN
9780801475054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; JFHF; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 100.
Publisher
Northern Heritage United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955540677
ISBN
9780955540677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888664
ISBN
9781845888664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 black and white photos. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Career Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781564148636
ISBN
9781564148636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.70

Paperback. A study of Homeric myth-making in the first and longest dialogue of Penelope and Odysseus ("Odyssey 19"). It makes a case for seeing virtuoso myth-making as an essential part of this conversation, a register of communication important for the interaction between the two speakers. Series: Hellenic Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674053359
ISBN
9780674053359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.45

paperback.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1900
SKU
KEX0198474
ISBN
9780753817247
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. The first English translation of the book that reveals the Cathar stronghold at Montsegur to be the repository of the Holy Grail. Num Pages: 224 pages, map. BIC Classification: HRAX; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324. The Struggle Between the Cathars, the Templars, and the Church of Rome. 224 pages, map. Presents the history of the Papal persecution of the Cathars that lies in the mediaeval epic, "Parzival", and in the poetry of the troubadours. This book presents the legend of the Cathars and the Holy Grail. It gives an account of authors explorations of the Pyrenean caves. It is an addition to the English language Grail and Templar literature. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRAX; JFHC. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight: 322.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594771354
ISBN
9781594771354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.59

Paperback. Makes available for the generation of readers two key works on hero myths: Otto Rank's "Myth of the Birth of the Hero" and Lord Raglan's "The Hero". In his introduction to this selection from Rank, Raglan, and others, the author charts the history of theorizing about hero myths and compares the approaches of Rank, Raglan, Dundes, and Campbell. Series: Mythos: The Princeton-Bollingen Series in World Mythology. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKT; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691020624
ISBN
9780691020624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.86

Paperback. A collection of over five thousand Yoruban proverbs arranged according to theme. It includes an introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person; relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Num Pages: 510 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 918.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
510
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803218437
ISBN
9780803218437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863157103
ISBN
9780863157103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.23

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851156804
ISBN
9780851156804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.73

Paperback. A Salutation in Rhyme Metrically Mirroring and Lauding Scotland's Heroes and Heroines of Innovation and Discovery in a Celebration of Their Contributions to the Good of the Human Race. 128 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; FQ; JFHF. Dimension: 209 x 126 x 11. Weight: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905222315
ISBN
9781905222315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.64

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887841
ISBN
9781845887841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Hardback. Finally, Grieve focuses on the misogynistic elements of the story and asks why the fall of Spain is figured as a cautionary tale about a woman's sexuality. Num Pages: 328 pages, 24, 23 black & white halftones, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801890369
ISBN
9780801890369
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.14
€ 61.03

Paperback. The visionary tradition of spirits, gods, and demons continues to subvert our rational universe, erupting from the shadows in times of intense religious and philosophical transition. Renaissance magic and tribal ritual. Romantic poetry and the ecstasy of the shaman, to trace how societies have used myths to make sense of the world. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
The Squeeze Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906069063
ISBN
9781906069063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.41

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691124094
ISBN
9780691124094
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.41

Paperback. Features stories from the ancient Welsh mythological cycle. This work includes only those stories that have remained unadulterated by the influence of the French Arthurian romances, providing a selection of the finest works in medieval Celtic literature. Editor(s): Ford, Patrick K. Translator(s): Ford, Patrick K. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 45.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253964
ISBN
9780520253964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.54

Paperback. Series: Solstice Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 169 x 21. Weight in Grams: 728.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
CCI Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781896445595
ISBN
9781896445595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.61
€ 47.35

Hardback. Editor(s): Radin, Paul. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 21. Weight in Grams: 914.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691647593
ISBN
9780691647593
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.38

Hardcover. Praise for Unsolved Mysteries of American History "The facts are presented clearly and concisely, and the answers have been thoroughly researched using the most up-to-date sources. " -Newark Star Ledger "Everything that would make a great detective story. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471267058
ISBN
9780471267058
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.68

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