Moon in the greek and roman imagination, the: myth, literature, science and philosophy
Auteur :
nà Mheallaigh, Karen
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108716284
Date de publication :
29 juil. 2021
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
500 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This is a book for readers who are fascinated by the Moon and the earliest speculations about life on other worlds. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest Greek poetry, philosophy and science, through Plutarch's mystical doctrines to the thrilling lunar adventures of Lucian of Samosata.