A magnificent biographical novel of henry and sophia schlieman the epic of a man and woman, their shining love for each other, and how, together, they broke through every barrier to turn an incredible dream into an immortal triumph. The story of the men who were defeated for the presidency 1943 is a nonfiction book about united states presidential candidates by american writer irving stone, known for his popular biographical novels of artists and intellectuals. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Lust for life 1934 historical novel based on the life of vincent. The library provides a study guide for greek and roman studies which includes some reference material for archaeology largely in the greek and roman world. Fiction, excavations archaeology, married people, archaeologists, fiction in english, fiction inenglish, biographical fiction. The greek treasure irving stone first edition signed. Books by irving stone author of the agony and the ecstasy. The library also has a new study guide for archaeology which students should consult especially for reference material. For a comprehensive, yet readable, work on greek philosophy, see w. Lost cities and vanished civilizations by robert silverberg. My library does not carry this particular irving stone book.
Before the books story begins, vasilios petrakos, general secretary. I guess he is more famous for his other books, but this one stole my heart and i enjoy reading it about once a year. The greek treasure by irving stone fantastic fiction. Y wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. The greek treasure is about heinrich schliemann and his greek wife sophia and their quest to find the city of troy and priams treasure. Lust for life skilfully captures the exciting atmosphere of the paris of the postimpressionists and reconstructs with great insight the development of van goghs art.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The greek treasure hardcover august 26, 1975 by irving stone author visit amazons irving stone page. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the greek treasure. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Irving stone project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. An updated edition was published in 1966, with brief analyses of the 1944 through 1964 elections. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Buy the greek treasure by irving stone online at alibris.
The greek treasure 9780385111706 by irving stone and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Order of irving stone books irving stone 19031989 was an american author of biographical novels and nonfiction books. This is a wonderful and exciting love story and i enjoy learning about history while reading books by stone. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Stone weaves this historical novel with great respect and honesty, recounting the brilliance and flaws of this heroic man. Irving stone is mostly known for his biographical novels, or which a lust for life about vincent van gogh, and the agony and the ecstasy about michelangelo are his most famous. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps and. Classic essays by distinguished scholars guide the reader. The greek treasure paperback september 1, 1976 by irving stone author. Be it michelangelo or henry schliemann, be it a chisel or a pick, theres always a lot of wood to chop in one of irving stone s factually fortified biographies of great men of obdurate vigor.
Agony and the ecstasy, paperback by stone, irving, brand new, free shipping i. The greeks enjoy a special place in the construction of western culture and identity. Berkeley in 1923 and a masters degree in 1924 from the university of southern california. Irving stone was born irvin tenenbaum on july 14, 1903, in san francisco, california. A magnificent biographical novel of henry and sophia schlieman the epic of a man and woman, their shining love for each other, and how, together, they broke. The greek treasure by irving stone henry schliemann story. The painter is brought to life not only as an artist but as a personality and this account of his violent, vivid and tormented life is a novel of rare compassion pdf and vitality.
A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann author stone, irving formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition very good quantity available 1 binding hardcover isbn 10 0385073097 isbn 9780385073097. And schliemann was certainly the most singleminded of these when in middle age, rich and retired from business, he decided to uncover the city of troy destroyed some 3000 years ago. See more ideas about irving stone, my books and stone. Irving stone books list of books by author irving stone. The greek treasure is biographical novel by the 20th centurys master of that form, irving stone, whose books on freud, michelangelo, and mary todd lincoln were top10 bestsellers. The greek treasure by irving stone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann new york, 1975, which follows schliemanns search for the city of troy and the royal tombs of mycenae. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Irving stone s most popular book is the agony and the ecstasy.
A meek hotel clerk who finds 100grand meets a con man. Greek treasure signet by stone, irving paperback softback the. Schliemanns story is fascinating and deserves to be read. Guthries authoritative the history of greek philosophy,six volumes. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann by irving stone heinrich schliemann.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Irving stone is the creator of numerous historical novels. Much of what we esteem in our own culture derives from them. This volume offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and controversial subject of the representation of black people in the ancient world. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann by irving stone. Sophia has just graduated high school in athens when her.
In greek treasure, stone tackles a less familiar subject. Be it michelangelo or henry schliemann, be it a chisel or a pick, theres always a lot of wood to chop in one of irving stones factually fortified biographies of great men of obdurate vigor. Stunning psychological study of a womans passive complicity in her own death. The greek treasure hardcover january 1, 1975 by irving stone author visit amazons irving stone page. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Faithful if sluggish novel about heinrich schliemann, discoverer of troy. First edition of this biographical novel of the life of henry and sophia schliemann, pioneers in the field of archaeology. Irving stone collection stone, jean acquisition information the irving stone papers were given to the bancroft library by jean stone on december 27, 1994, with additions made on may 17, 1999. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann.
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