The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

By: Roberto Calasso

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Paperback | 6 August 2019 | Edition Number 1

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416 Pages

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2.5 x 12.8 x 19.6

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The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a masterful retelling of the ancient myths and fables we may only think we know. From the tale of Europa and the bull to the fall of Troy, Roberto Calasso weaves his way through the entire world of Greek mythology with a captivating sense of curiosity and intrigue that casts these classical stories in a whole new light for a modern reader.

About the Author

Born in Florence, Roberto Calasso lives in Milan, where he is publisher of Adelphi. He is the author of The Ruin of Kasch, The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony , which was the winner of the Prix Veillon and the Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, Literature and the Gods, Ka and K.

Industry Reviews

Sensuous, dazzlingly intelligent -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett * Sunday Times *
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a perfect work like no other -- Gore Vidal
A brilliant and profound narration -- A.S. Byatt
A masterpiece ... a wonderfully fashioned work of art -- John Banville
Calasso has no equal in the sparkle of his storytelling and the depth of his learning -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *
Enlivening, enthralling, essential: a classic -- Peter Conrad * Observer *

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