{"product_id":"a-thing-of-beauty-travels-in-mythical-and-modern-greece-9780861544356","title":"A Thing of Beauty: Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn his book, \"Peter Fiennes: In Search of the Greek Myths,\" Peter Fiennes explores the modern relevance of Greek myths and their impact on popular culture. He travels to the sites of famous myths, encounters dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds, visits the Oracle, and explores the cities, remote villages, and ruins of Greece. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oneworld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Fiennes embarks on an captivating road trip through Greece, vividly depicted by Mary Beard in The Times Literary Supplement (TLS). TLS praises Fiennes as a brilliant and generous guide, highlighting his expertise in traversing Greece. The Observer describes the book as a \"wonderful... really profound meditation on what it means to hope.\" It also portrays it as a captivating excursion into Greece and across centuries, exploring an environmental quest. BBC Radio 4 Open Book has selected this book as their Book of the Year, with Anita Roy as the choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe modern relevance of Greek myths has reached a golden age, with their presence in various forms of media, including novels, films, and popular culture. However, the question arises: what significance do these tales hold for us today? Were they originally intended for children, or do they have timeless messages that resonate with adults? Furthermore, what can we observe and learn from the sites where heroes battled and gods engaged in quarrels?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his journey, Peter Fiennes explores the locations associated with some of the most renowned Greek myths. He traverses breathtaking landscapes, encountering dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds along the way. He discovers the \"most beautiful beach in Greece,\" consults the Oracle, and immerses himself in the cities, remote villages, and ruins of this storied land. Through his experiences, Fiennes offers a fresh perspective on our actions and their impact on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 262g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 196 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780861544356\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Fiennes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100280287482,"sku":"9780861544356","price":7.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657292854847_book.jpg?v=1657776026","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-thing-of-beauty-travels-in-mythical-and-modern-greece-9780861544356","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}