Status
Available
Call number
Genres
Collection
Publication
British Library Publishing Division (1996), Edition: First Edition, 112 pages
Description
This superbly illustrated book recounts ten fascinating quest stories from around the world -- the epic of Gilgamesh, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Odyssey, the Voyages of Sinbad, Cupid and Psyche, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and four others -- and discusses how they have been interpreted, retold, and passed down over the centuries. The full-color reproductions are from some of the outstanding illustrated manuscripts and printed books in The British Library's collections.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
112 p.; 9.53 inches
ISBN
0712304916 / 9780712304917
Local notes
Myths and legends involving quests and journeys are among some of the oldest stories known to us and are found in many cultures around the world.