Fairy Tales & Folklore

Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime

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  • 1926 first published
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Published in 1926, Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime is a folklore and fairy tales novel by W. M. L. Hutchinson.

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About Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime

In retelling the mythological story of Orpheus the musician, Winifred Hutchinson covers the singer's education by the nine Muses in Part 1, covering the Creation, the Gods vs. the Titans, Prometheus, Deucalion and Pyrrha, Cadmus, and other stories; in Part 2 she recounts Orpheus' life, including the marriage of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Eurydice's death. Hutchinson's retelling of classical myths were popular at a time when classical topics were gradually deemphasized. The author's rendering of the stories often add an unexpected but refreshing angle for the reader/listener. - Summary by Mark Harrington
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Who wrote Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime?

Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime was written by W. M. L. Hutchinson and first published in 1926.

What genre is Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is there a free audiobook of Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 05 min.

What books are similar to Orpheus with His Lute: Stories of the World's Springtime?

Readers who like it often enjoy Peter Pan, A Princess of Mars and Tik-Tok of Oz.

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