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Pantheon
Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World
Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series
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Ideal for readers interested in Classical mythology, religion, visual history, and anyone curious about the enduring influence of ancient deities in contemporary culture.
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Acclaimed as "Fascinating" by the Financial Times and "Beautiful" by the London Review of Books, this book is praised for being "Rich and Artful" by The Lancet and "Genuinely mind-expanding" by Fortean Times. The New Scientist called it "Excellent," and The New York Times described it as "Stunning." A small book with big ideas.
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ISBN: 9781907155499
Publisher: Wooden Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wooden Books
Illustration: 100
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 155.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Philippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament; A Guide to House Design in Britain; Everything you can do in the Garden without Actually Gardening: Everyman's Castle; as well as Portals (in this series). She divides her time between Paris and the Orkneys.
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