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The Holy Grail: Imagination and Belief
de Barber, Richard
- Usado
- Aceptable
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Aceptable/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0674013905
- ISBN 13
- 9780674013902
- Librería
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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EUR 14.04EUR 11.24
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Sobre este artículo
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 463pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, though unpriced, is fresh and bright with no creases or tears. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
Sinopsis
The Holy Grail is an image familiar to us all as an almost unattainable, infinitely desirable goal. The idea has passed into everyday speech and the legends behind it are as current in today's culture as they have ever been. And yet the Grail has no real religious meaning and is nowhere mentioned in the Bible. What is the truth behind this elusive symbol? Here, Barber traces the history of the stories surrounding the Holy Grail. He describes how through a long series of imaginative transformations, the grail has moved from the sphere of romance to religion, and in twentieth century popular culture has become an emblem of mysticism and man's highest aspirations, intimately linked with the central ritual of the Christian faith. The search for the grail has always been described as a quest; in this book, Barber goes on his own quest, brilliantly exploring the richness of the Holy Grail's cultural impact. Barber traces the history of legends surrounding the Holy Grail, from Chretien de Troyes' great romances to the popular bestsellers of the late twentieth century.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Brenner's Collectable Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 004880
- Título
- The Holy Grail: Imagination and Belief
- Autor
- Barber, Richard
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Aceptable
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0674013905
- ISBN 13
- 9780674013902
- Editorial
- Harvard University Press
- Lugar de publicación
- Cambridge, MA
- Fecha de publicación
- 2004
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An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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