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Synopsis
The greatest dragon myths from the depths of tradition, and from dragon-fearing countries all around the globe, are presented in a magnificently illustrated collectible edition. Each tale is punctuated with panels of dragon lore written by one of the world's leading dragon scholars, to explain the beliefs behind the fantastical best at its centre, and framed with historical and cultural explications to take the reader beneath the dragon's scales to its dark, impenetrable heart. To complete the quest for fully formed dragons, the myths are illustrated with a compendium of the most magnificent paintings from history, which show how the mere mention of dragons has inspired creativity in so many cultures. This is not merely a collection of dragon stories but a historical treasure trove of the finest dragon paintings, engravings, maps, sculptures, architecture, ornaments and jewels: the visual feast that any mythology adventurer would expect to find at the end of their dragon quest. Jonathan Evans, Associate Professor of English at the University of Georgia, has published extensively on the mythology of the dragon-slayer and the dragon myth, focusing primarily on dragon-lore in Beowulf, The Saga of the Volsungs and other early Germanic literature.
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About the Author
Jonathan Evans, Associate Professor of English at the University of Georgia, has published extensively on the mythology of the dragon-slayer and the dragon myth, focusing primarily on dragon-lore in Beowulf, The Saga of the Volsungs and other early Germanic literature.
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- PublisherApple Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1845432924
- ISBN 13 9781845432928
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition: First Printing. 191 pages: 9.5 x 9.25 in.: KB#017646:Complete dustjacket, matching colorful boards, and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. First Edition, First Printing, Printing Number Line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). "Dragons and dragon myths are ubiquitous in world history and culture. This book takes you on a journey through the great Eastern and Western dragon myths, from ancient Babylonian creation stories to the famous legend of St. George. Beautifully illustrated with magnificent paintings, engravings, and sculptures from history, this volume shows how the mere mention of dragons has inspired creativity in so many cultures. Adorned with tracing paper overlays and two eight-page gatefold features - this is not merely an anthology of dragon stories but a historical treasure trove. The ultimate book of dragons, featuring the finest art, the most fascinating myths, and a scholarly text to breathe fire into the ancient tales. A visual feast of dragon myths, from the most well-known legends, such as Beowulf and St. George, to lesser-known but equally captivating Near Eastern and Scandinavian myths.". Seller Inventory # 017646
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