Author: WEINSTEIN, KRYSTYNA
Title: The Owl in Art, Myth and Legend
Description: London, Grange. 1990. (ISBN: 1856270262). Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. A large format volume of 144 pages. 32 colour and 100 black and white illustrations. From ancient times, the owl's nocturnal habits and its strange ghost-like appearance have fascinated people the world over: the owl appears in the folklore and the arts of most cultures, although its symbolism varies greatly. The owl stands for wisdom in the west, for stupidity in many eastern countries; it is revered as a good omen by some, despised and feared by others. This book is a unique collection of legends and quotations, taken from the literatures of the world, richly illustrated reflecting the diversity of artistic creations inspired by the owl in ancient and modern times. 15. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: Owl in Folklore, Owl in Art, Owl in Myth 1856270262


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