The Fall of Icarus

Name: The Fall of Icarus
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141398679
Price: 9.99 NZD
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By Ovid

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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In The Fall of Icarus by Ovid, the narrative focuses on the young Icarus who aspires to soar high despite his father's warnings. As part of a poetic exploration of human ambition and its consequences, it captures a classic tale interwoven with themes of hubris and the limits of human capability, set against a backdrop of rich mythological imagery.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by classical mythology and the visual arts. Ovid's narrative mastery brings to life the tragic story of Icarus, offering timeless themes of ambition, hubris, and human aspiration. Its influence on art and culture over the centuries makes it a rich blend of literary and artistic appreciation, perfect for those who enjoy exploring the intersections of these fields.

The Fall of Icarus

Tells the tales of Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, the Calydonian Boar-Hunt, and many other famous myths. This book takes us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe.

Enduring myths of vengeful gods and tragically flawed mortals from ancient Rome's great poet.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary

The Fall of Icarus

'Drawn on by his eagerness for the open sky, he left his guide and soared upwards...'

Ovid tells the tales of Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, the Calydonian Boar-Hunt, and many other famous myths.

Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe.

Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.