Orpheus And Eurydice, A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version (1901)

By John Pennie Jr.

Book Overview

""Orpheus and Eurydice, A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version"" is a book written by John Pennie Jr. and published in 1901. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as told by the philosopher Plato. The story follows Orpheus, a legendary musician, and his wife Eurydice, who dies on their wedding day. Orpheus, devastated by his loss, descends into the underworld to try and bring Eurydice back to life. With his music, he convinces Hades, the ruler of the underworld, to let him take Eurydice back to the world of the living. However, there is one condition: Orpheus must not look back at Eurydice until they have left the underworld. The book explores the tragic consequences of Orpheus' inability to resist the temptation to look back, ultimately resulting in the loss of Eurydice forever. The book offers a unique perspective on the classic tale, as told through the lens of Plato's philosophy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or classical literature.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: 1166159809
• ISBN13: 9781166159801
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"