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Prometheus: The Firegiver (1884)

Prometheus: The Firegiver (1884)

Bridges, Robert Seymour

Paperback

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1165651335
ISBN13: 9781165651337
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Prometheus: The Firegiver is a book written by Robert Seymour Bridges and published in 1884. It is a poetic retelling of the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the creation of the world and the birth of Prometheus, while the second part follows Prometheus' rebellion against the gods and his eventual punishment. Bridges' version of the myth emphasizes the idea of human progress and the importance of knowledge and innovation. He portrays Prometheus as a heroic figure who defies the gods in order to bring enlightenment and advancement to humanity. The book is written in a lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and powerful imagery. Overall, Prometheus: The Firegiver is a classic work of literature that explores themes of rebellion, knowledge, and the struggle between gods and mortals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or the history of 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.

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