The Book of the Sphinx
Will be published approx. on 13. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7509-3861-7 (ISBN)
Description
What is the appeal of the sphinx and how did we become so enthralled with this mythical creature? Regier unearths the many forms of the sphinx and explores its extraordinary appeal. He digs deep into the cultural history of the sphinx, taking the reader on a journey through ancient Egypt, Greece and Babylon, into Judaism and Christianity.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
790 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-3861-7 (9780750938617)
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Person
Willis Goth Regier is dirctor of University of Illinois Press. He is the editor of Masterpieces of American Literature and the author of a number of articles on art and literature.