Demeter: A Mask

By Robert Bridges

Book Overview

Demeter: A Mask is a book written by Robert Bridges, a British poet and playwright. The book is a poetic retelling of the Greek myth of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The story follows Demeter's journey to find her daughter Persephone, who has been abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. The book is written in verse and is divided into three parts. The first part describes Demeter's grief at the loss of her daughter and her determination to find her. The second part follows Demeter as she searches for Persephone, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way. The third part depicts the reunion of Demeter and Persephone and the restoration of the natural world.Bridges' writing style is highly descriptive and evocative, using rich imagery and symbolism to bring the myth to life. The book explores themes of motherhood, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Overall, Demeter: A Mask is a beautifully written and thought-provoking retelling of a classic myth, sure to be enjoyed by fans of poetry and Greek mythology alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163254703
• ISBN13: 9781163254707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"