The real life of the Parthenon / Patricia Vigderman.
| Author/creator | Vigderman, Patricia, 1942- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Columbus : Mad Creek Books, an imprint of The Ohio State University Press, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | 21st century essays 21st century essays. ^A1355166 |
| Contents | Partners with the past -- Beauty, bliss, and lies -- Conversations after empire -- A patina of electricity -- The traveler's dilemma -- To Persephone's Island -- Out of the shadows -- Art, archeology, and restoration at Pompeii -- Attuning one's life to theirs -- The past is always elsewhere. |
| Abstract | Ruminates on ancient remains and antiquities, illuminating an important element of contemporary cultural life: the dynamic between loss and delight. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192). |
| LCCN | 2017039721 |
| ISBN | 9780814254585 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814254586 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DF287 .P3 V54 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |