| Jazyk: | anglicky |
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| Počet stran: | 200 |
| Formát: | 10,2 x 15,7 cm |
| Nakladatel: | Macmillan Collector's Library |
| Vazba: | pevná |
| Cena: | 279,00 Kč |
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Witches, Wizards and Sorcerers: Myths and Legends
Jean Menziesová
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Anotace
The supernatural figure of the sorcerer, someone with magic powers for both good and evil, features in storytelling and legends all over the world. As shown in this collection of wonderful stories, wicked Witches and revered Wizards have appeared in fairy tales, legends and myths for thousands of years and continue to inspire contemporary fantasy writers.
Witches, Wizards and Sorcerers: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.
This lively, carefully chosen collection brings together ancient stories and famous myths, each by a different writer, from a range of cultures and eras. Some of the nineteen stories come from well known names such as Irish poet W. B. Yeats, Andrew Lang and Brothers Grimm as well as some intriguing new discoveries from Poland, Russia, India and much more.
About the Author
Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is a prize-winning author and anthologist. She has published several books for children including Greek Myths and Egyptian Myths, as well as Live Like a Goddess for teens. She’s a contributor to the Inklings series and her anthologies include two volumes of Greek Myths for Macmillan Collector’s Library. Jean also publishes adult fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcast That’s Ancient History, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today’s world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Jean’s Thoughts. -
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ISBN/EAN: 9781035031634 Rok vydání: 2024 -
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