FORMS OF ASTONISHMENT. Greek Myths of Metamorphosis.

Third printing. Publisher's original black cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. With 49 black and white illustrations. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout, and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the original pictorial dustwrapper, which is bright and fresh on the exterior, with a moderate stain to the underside (not showing through).

'In this illustrated study Richard Buxton analyses Greek literary narratives and visual representations of the metamorphosis of humans and gods, as evidenced from Homer to Nonnos. [...] Throughout 'Forms of Astonishment' Buxton draws comparisons between the Greek evidence and data from other religious traditions, ancient and modern; he also introduces comparative material from the sciences, from modern painting and literature, and from the cinema and computer graphics. [...] Overall 'Forms of Astonishment' raises issues relevant to an understanding of broad aspects of Greek culture, and illuminates issues explored by anthropologists and students of religion' (publisher's blurb).