World Treasury of Riddles
Riddle Me This
Published on 18. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-57324-712-2 (ISBN)
Description
Mythologist and adventurer Phil Cousineau theorizes that riddles are proverbs turned into questions. He believes telling riddles is a lost folk art. This eclectic collection of brain twisters from Leonardo da Vinci to Lewis Carroll is designed to bring the practice back to the living room. Cousineau invites readers into the peripatetic, poetic, and sweet language of riddles
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Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley, CA
United States
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57324-712-2 (9781573247122)
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10/2001
Jim Dandy Publishing
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Person
Phil Cousineau is a bestselling author, editor, photographer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, adventure travel leader, and independant scholar who lectures around the world on a wide range of topics from mythology, mentorship, and soul. His books include The Art of Pilgrimage, Soul Moments, Riddle Me This, and The Soul Aflame. A protege of the late Joseph Campbell, Cousineau is also the author of The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. He lives in San Francisco, California.