Author Description

Orpheus: Myths of the World is a collection of myths and legends from around the world, retold by Padraic Colum. The book explores the story of Orpheus, a musician and poet from Greek mythology who travels to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice. Along the way, Colum weaves in tales from other cultures, including the African story of Anansi the Spider, the Native American legend of the Great Flood, and the Norse myth of the World Tree. Through these stories, Colum explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The book is beautifully illustrated by Willy Pogany, with intricate black and white drawings that capture the magic and mystery of these ancient tales. Orpheus: Myths of the World is a perfect introduction to mythology for readers of all ages, and a timeless tribute to the power of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.