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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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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
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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