The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales - Garnett, Richard
26,99 €
inkl. MwSt.

Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
13 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

"The Twilight of the Gods and Other Tales" is a collection of fantasy short stories by Richard Garnett, generally considered a classic in the genre. The title notwithstanding, the collection "has nothing to do with the Norse gods-although it draws upon everything else, from Arabic legends and Chinese fairy tales to Roman history and Greek mythology." The title story actually concerns the release of Prometheus, upon the ultimate eclipse of Greek paganism by Christianity, from the torture to which he was sentenced by Zeus. The collection was first published in hardcover by T. Fisher Unwin in…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
"The Twilight of the Gods and Other Tales" is a collection of fantasy short stories by Richard Garnett, generally considered a classic in the genre. The title notwithstanding, the collection "has nothing to do with the Norse gods-although it draws upon everything else, from Arabic legends and Chinese fairy tales to Roman history and Greek mythology." The title story actually concerns the release of Prometheus, upon the ultimate eclipse of Greek paganism by Christianity, from the torture to which he was sentenced by Zeus. The collection was first published in hardcover by T. Fisher Unwin in 1888. A "new and augmented edition" was published by John Lane in 1903. In this form the collection continued to be reprinted and available through 1911. An edition with an introduction by T. E. Lawrence and illustrations by Henry Keen was published in 1924 by John Lane and by Dodd, Mead in the United States.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Autorenporträt
Richard Garnett was a distinguished scholar, librarian, biographer, and poet, best known for his role as Keeper of Printed Books at the British Museum from 1890 to 1899. Born on February 27, 1835, in Lichfield, United Kingdom, Garnett was the son of Richard Garnett. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the literary and academic world, publishing works on a range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and history. His most famous works include biographical writings and literary criticism, alongside his poetry and fiction. Garnett's tenure at the British Museum allowed him to deepen his knowledge of printed works and manuscripts, which influenced much of his later writing. He was known for his insightful and thorough research, often blending scholarly rigor with creativity in his approach to both literature and history. Garnett's legacy is marked by his intellectual achievements and his contributions to British libraries, as well as his lasting influence on the study of literature. He passed away on April 13, 1906, in London, leaving behind a significant body of work that continues to be studied today.