Music and Metamorphosis in Greco-Roman Thought

Music and Metamorphosis in Greco-Roman Thought
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 291
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ISBN-10 : 9781107148741
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Download or read book Music and Metamorphosis in Greco-Roman Thought written by Pauline A. LeVen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines questions raised, in antiquity and now, by mythical narratives about humans transforming into non-human musical beings.


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