Blake Brown William (20 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Scholar's name to ffep (Carolyn Dewald). ; 229pp. This book analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular, it examines how myths encode thoughts on ritual, the code of the warrior, marriage, and politics. Combining traditional historical and literary criticism with the approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics, and cultural historians, the authors study specific examples of the epic and tragedy, as well as funeral orations and the Parthenon marbles, to illuminate the ways mythic media exploited the beliefs, concepts, and practices of fifth-century Athens, simultaneously exemplifying and shaping that culture. ; 229 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Pencil notes and underlining to some pages (by Jenifer Neils). 2 cm tear to top edge of DJ. ; 229pp. This book analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular, it examines how myths encode thoughts on ritual, the code of the warrior, marriage, and politics. Combining traditional historical and literary criticism with the approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics, and cultural historians, the authors study specific examples of the epic and tragedy, as well as funeral orations and the Parthenon marbles, to illuminate the ways mythic media exploited the beliefs, concepts, and practices of fifth-century Athens, simultaneously exemplifying and shaping that culture. ; 229 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pages slightly tanned. Else book is fine. DJ has minor shelfwear. ; 229pp. This book analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular, it examines how myths encode thoughts on ritual, the code of the warrior, marriage, and politics. Combining traditional historical and literary criticism with the approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics, and cultural historians, the authors study specific examples of the epic and tragedy, as well as funeral orations and the Parthenon marbles, to illuminate the ways mythic media exploited the beliefs, concepts, and practices of fifth-century Athens, simultaneously exemplifying and shaping that culture. ; 229 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. ". Analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular the way the myths encoded thoughts." 5.5"X8.5" 229 pp. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket.

Condition: gut. VII, 229 S., 21 cm, Schnittkanten stockfleckig. Sprache: Englisch.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Don Morton (Layout & Graphics); Peter Bailey (Art Director); Enrico Ferorelli (Photos); John Nakles (Calligraphy); Abby Seixas (Illustrations Photos); Ajit Mookerjee (Sketch); James Thurber (Calligraphic Image); William Blake (Etching) (illustrator). 164 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate overall wear and use. Copy with clean text. Pictures of actual copy -not displayed here!- available upon request.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. "This book provides an introduction to the critical interpretation of Athenian myths. It does not retell the various myths under consideration, but rather examines the myths from a variety of perspectives, including the traditional historical and literary-critical interpretations, as well as the more modern approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics, and in particular, the work of the French structuralists Jean-Pierre Vernant, Marcel Detienne, and Pierre Vidal-Naquet. " 229p. bibliography.index. Book.

near fine.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Provides an introduction to the critical interpretation of Athenian myths, which examines them from a variety of perspectives, including historical and literary critical interpretations, as well as the more modern approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics and French structuralists. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; JFFK; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 347. . 1991. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (21 x 16cm), pp.xvi; 192. Publisher's glossy card wraps. Illustrated throughout. Previous owner's address label to first page, a little toned to edges, some rubbing to covers. Very good.

Condition: New. Provides an introduction to the critical interpretation of Athenian myths, which examines them from a variety of perspectives, including historical and literary critical interpretations, as well as the more modern approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics and French structuralists. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; JFFK; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 347. . 1991. Paperback. . . . .

A large collection of twenty-four books from the library of Richard Blake Brown, most with his inscription, or gifted between Blake Brown and his friend Clive Simpson. Including five works by Blake Brown (RBB), and works by others in his literary circle, such as Denton Welch, Diana Cooper, Oliver Onions and Ronald Firbank; and three works showing his interest in the extravagant King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Inscribed and many with the addition of notes and commentary, providing insight into his life and circle. His works being: The Apology of a Young ex-Parson, with ownership inscription of Simpson, lacking wrapper, spine and boards heavily discoloured; A Broth of a Boy in (sunned and worn) wrapper, no inscriptions; 1938 Mr. Prune on Cotswold, first ed with notes, RBB's library stamps, pictures and reviews pasted in, and inscribed ' RBB Personal & Lending Copy 1940', heavily tape repaired to the spine; 1959 Bright Glades, inscribed to CS; and 1957 Yet Trouble Came, inscribed to CS and signed to title page. Works by other authors of his circle, including Denton Welch, Oliver Onions, Diana Cooper, and Ronald Firbank, as well as three works denoting his obsession with Ludwig II of Bavaria. Inscribed and many with the addition of photographs and commentary; the collection generally in fair to good condition, with some dust and mould damage, losses and significant fading to wrappers (some lacking wrappers), and evidence of having been well-thumbed and used by Blake Brown. Full condition report for each volume and further information available, please request via email. A remarkable collection of works from the author's own collection, with extensive associations to other important authors of the day.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 240 1:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 240.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 240.