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A Thing of Beauty
A Thing of Beauty: Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece | Peter Fiennes
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‘Essential reading’ Helen Morales What do the Greek myths mean to us today? It’s now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what’s the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what’s to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled? Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of some of the most famous Greek myths, on the trail of hope, beauty and a new way of seeing what we have done to our world. Fiennes walks through landscapes – stunning and spoiled – on the trail of dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds, finds the ‘most beautiful beach in Greece’, consults the Oracle, and loses himself in the cities, remote villages and ruins of this storied land.
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Interesting rather than fascinating, I enjoyed this rather than adored it as I expected to.The author explores ancient Greek archaeological sites in search of the remnants of the gods - he looks for metaphorical & literal Hope (in light of the climate crisis). The writing is impressive, intelligent & at times downright hilarious. Peter's musings are thought-provoking rather than truly illuminating but it's a great blend of myth & current affairs.

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Had this one on my shelf for a mere year and 3 months, and I'm about to read it already! Poor thing has barely had chance to acclimatise!

Anyway, Greece and Greek myths are major passions for me, so I think I'm going to enjoy this one.

Totally NOT in tune with the season, but never mind!

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Today's purchases. The bookmark is a Bodleian Library one and is illustrated on both sides - woo!