A Thing of Beauty

Name: A Thing of Beauty
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SKU: 9780861544356
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Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece

By Peter Fiennes

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A Thing of Beauty by Peter Fiennes is a captivating exploration of Britain’s landscapes and historical sites through the lens of John Keats's travels. The author intertwines personal reflections with stories from history and mythology, inviting readers to see the world through a poet's eyes. This travel and adventure narrative captures the essence of beauty and the enduring impact of nature and poetry on the human soul.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring connections between landscape, history, and art. Peter Fiennes takes readers on a journey through beautiful places, invoking a sense of wonder and reflection on how natural beauty has shaped our lives. Perfect for those seeking thoughtful travel insights intertwined with cultural exploration.

A Thing of Beauty

What do the Greek myths mean to us today?

What do the Greek myths mean to us today?

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Essential reading Helen Morales

Fiennes is a brilliant and generous guide through Greece Observer

What do the Greek myths mean to us today?

It’s now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what’s the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera, and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what’s to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled?

Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of some of the most famous Greek myths, on the trail of hope, beauty and a new way of seeing what we have done to our world. Fiennes walks through landscapes – stunning and spoiled – on the trail of dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds, finds the ‘most beautiful beach in Greece’, consults the Oracle, and loses himself in the cities, remote villages, and ruins of this storied land.

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A Thing of Beauty by Peter Fiennes is praised for its engaging exploration of Greece, blending ancient mythology with modern reflections, especially on hope and environmental issues. Critics appreciate Fiennes's intelligent and humorous storytelling, making him a captivating guide through Greek landscapes and myths. The book is described as an insightful travelogue and a must-read, offering a profound meditation on contemporary global challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861544356

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Illustration: black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Non-Fiction Peter Fiennes Religion & Spirituality Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Peter Fiennes is the author of the critically acclaimed Footnotes, Oak and Ash and Thorn, and To War with God. As the publisher for Time Out, he nurtured a lifelong obsession with old guidebooks, creating award-winning city guides, walking books and titles about Britain’s countryside and seaside. He lives in south-west London.