{"title":"John Spurling","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the acclaimed author \u003cem\u003eJohn Spurling\u003c\/em\u003e. Spurling, a talented British writer, masterfully weaves together elements of history and myth to create captivating narratives that transport readers through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis prominent works include \u003cstrong\u003eArcadian Days\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eArcadian Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of which artfully blend historical fiction with the richness of ancient Greek mythology. In these books, Spurling invites you to explore legendary tales filled with gods, heroes, and intriguing human experiences, all narrated with a contemporary touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Spurling's storytelling prowess is particularly evident in his ability to bring ancient worlds to life while engaging modern audiences. These novels not only cater to lovers of historical fiction but also appeal to general fiction enthusiasts looking for stories that delve into the themes of mythology and human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover John Spurling's collection today and immerse yourself in timeless tales that resonate with the past while offering reflections for the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arcadian-days-by-john-spurling-9780715654569","title":"Arcadian Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek myths, refined by the great poets and playwrights of Ancient Greece, distil the essence of human life: its brief span, its pride, courage and insecurity, its anxious relationship with the natural world - earth, sea and sky, represented by powerful gods and monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking inspiration from the incomparably beautiful and intense poetry of Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, Spurling - a lifelong classicist and an award-winning playwright and historical novelist - spins five more myths for contemporary readers. These captivating tales centre on male-female pairs - Prometheus and Pandora, Jason and the sorceress Medea, Oedipus and his daughter Antigone, Achilles and his mother Thetis, Odysseus and Penelope - that destroyed dynasties, raised and felled heroes, and sealed the fates of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArcadian Days\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh retelling of these timeless stories, blending ancient tradition with contemporary insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710616850668,"sku":"9780715654569","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21846513482442.jpg?v=1754157611"},{"product_id":"arcadian-nights-by-john-spurling-9780715654583","title":"Arcadian Nights","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient as they are, the Greek myths still resonate at the core of our literature and culture, and may well reveal more about human nature and the world we have created than we like to believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the garden of his house in the Peloponnese overlooking the gulf of Argos, award-winning playwright and novelist John Spurling draws on a lifetime's engagement with the classics and with Greek culture to reanimate the characters of Apollo, Herakles, Theseus, Perseus and Agamemnon, along with the gods, demi-gods, monsters and mortals who shaped their destinies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGripping, spirited and sometimes grisly, Spurling's fresh interpretations of these timeless tales bring both their heroes and their context vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362515042540,"sku":"9780715654583","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21846653482442.jpg?v=1772886462"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-spurling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}