Explore Sicily through myth, ruins, and everyday life in a traveler’s portrait that fuses legend with landscape.
In these pages you’ll journey to the heart of Trinacria, where ancient temples crown mountains, seas cradle coastlines, and legends of Demeter, Persephone, and the gods weave through daily life. The book threads classical myth with real places, showing how Sicily’s past still echoes in its towns, churches, and rituals. It also traces the island’s changing face as travel opens up long-forgotten routes from coast to interior, inviting readers to see Sicily with fresh eyes.
From the ring of Grecian temples and mythic sites to bustling markets, railways, and dramatic landscapes, thisedition invites you to imagine a timeless land where history, myth, and modern travel meet.
Ideal for readers who love travel writing, classical myth, and richly described landscapes that bring a historic island to life.
Sicily: Island of Myth and Stone: A traveler's portrait of temples, legends, and the everyday life shaping a timeless land by John Lawson Stoddard, 9780331816679, 9781333042509.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the sun-drenched shores of Sicily, an island steeped in history and myth. The author delves into the island's captivating past, tracing its evolution from a crossroads of civilizations to a land of breathtaking beauty and cultural richness. Through evocative prose, we encounter a vibrant tapestry of Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and more, each leaving their imprint on the island's landscape and legacy. The author explores the island's strategic importance in the Mediterranean, a coveted prize that fueled conflicts and shaped empires. We learn of the island's unique blend of cultures, from the architectural marvels of Norman kings to the enduring influence of ancient myths and beliefs. The book weaves together history, mythology, and art, illuminating Sicily's enduring allure as a land where past and present collide in a captivating blend of grandeur and mystery. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333042509_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333042509
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)