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The Celestial Hunter

By Roberto Calasso
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The Celestial Hunter by Roberto Calasso is an intriguing exploration of myth and its resonance in human consciousness. The book delves into ancient stories, symbols, and rituals, illuminating how these narratives have shaped cultures and worldviews. Calasso's work guides readers through a tapestry of mythological themes, offering insight into the nature of storytelling and the enduring power of myth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the interplay between mythology and human culture, as it takes you on a journey through ancient stories and their profound influence on our understanding of the world. With an engaging exploration of history, art, and literature, this read is for those who appreciate a deep, intellectual dive into the myths that have shaped civilisation.

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The Celestial Hunter

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An extraordinary tale of transformation from the renowned Italian writer, thinker and publisher.

The Celestial Hunter begins with: 'When hunting began, it was not a man who chased an animal. It was a being that chased another being. No one could say with certainty who each of them were.'

Connecting Greek and Egyptian myth, the stories of poets, shamans and gods, Roberto Calasso takes us on a spellbinding voyage that traces the beginnings of our detachment from the animal world; from the landmark evolutionary moment in which humans became the hunter rather than the prey.

Roaming through time and across cultures - from the Palaeolithic era to Turing's Machine - The Celestial Hunter delves into the crucible of all our stories. It explores the source of human grief, guilt, resilience and redemption with which we have wrestled throughout history.

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The Celestial Hunter by Roberto Calasso has garnered praise for its enchanting and insightful exploration of myth and humanity's relationship with the animal world. Critics highlight its ability to transform perception, with Calasso writing in a lyrical, poetic style that offers readers rich, enigmatic narratives. His mastery in portraying mythological characters leaves readers feeling more knowledgeable and enlightened, making it a compelling addition to his series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241296752

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 464

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Roberto Calasso

About the Author

Roberto Calasso was born in Florence in 1941. An author and publisher, he began working at Adelphi Edizioni from its founding in 1962 and continued as director for fifty years. The Book of All Books is the tenth part of a series that began with The Ruin of Kasch and includes the international bestseller The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony as well as Ka, K., Tiepolo Pink, La Folie Baudelaire, Ardor, The Celestial Hunter and The Unnamable Present. He died in Milan in 2021.

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