A World Treasury of Riddles: Riddle Me This - Softcover

Cousineau, Phil

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9781573247122: A World Treasury of Riddles: Riddle Me This
Softcover
ISBN 10: 157324712X ISBN 13: 9781573247122
Publisher: Books That Save Lives, 2001

Synopsis

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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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Books That Save Lives
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
157324712X
ISBN 13 
9781573247122
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
180
Rating
  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
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