L' Histoire d'Hercule Le Thébain, Tirée de Différens Auteurs, À Laquelle on a Joint La Description Des Tableaux Qu'elle Peut Fournir Par l'Auteur Des [French]

By Anne Claude Philippe Caylus

L'Histoire d'Hercule le Th bain, meticulously compiled by Anne-Claude Philippe de Tubi res, Comte de Caylus, presents a detailed account of the life and adventures of Hercules. Drawn from various ancient sources, this work explores the mythological hero's legendary exploits and enduring influence.

Caylus, celebrated for his contributions to art and antiquarian studies, enhances the narrative with vivid descriptions suitable for pictorial representation, reminiscent of his earlier work, "Tableaux tir s d'Hom re et de Virgile". This edition offers both scholars and enthusiasts a valuable resource for understanding Hercules's cultural significance and the rich tapestry of classical mythology as interpreted through the lens of 18th-century French scholarship.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1274209730
• ISBN13: 9781274209733
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"