Stone weaves this historical novel with great respect and honesty, recounting the brilliance and flaws of this heroic man. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Books by irving stone author of the agony and the ecstasy. The greek treasure by irving stone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Classic essays by distinguished scholars guide the reader. The greek treasure irving stone first edition signed. This is a wonderful and exciting love story and i enjoy learning about history while reading books by stone. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the greek treasure. The college of the humanities greek and roman studies program. Much of what we esteem in our own culture derives from them. Irving stone was born irvin tenenbaum on july 14, 1903, in san francisco, california.
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My library does not carry this particular irving stone book. Schliemanns story is fascinating and deserves to be read. Irving stone s most popular book is the agony and the ecstasy. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Irving stone project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Irving stone is the creator of numerous historical novels. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann by irving stone heinrich schliemann. But there is always a new generation to whom the ancient stories. 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. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Lust for life 1934 historical novel based on the life of vincent.
The greek treasure is about heinrich schliemann and his greek wife sophia and their quest to find the city of troy and priams treasure. Faithful if sluggish novel about heinrich schliemann, discoverer of troy. Lost cities and vanished civilizations by robert silverberg. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Greek treasure signet by stone, irving paperback softback the. Y wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
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. 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 meek hotel clerk who finds 100grand meets a con man. Sophia has just graduated high school in athens when her. The greek treasure by irving stone henry schliemann story. Fiction, excavations archaeology, married people, archaeologists, fiction in english, fiction inenglish, biographical fiction. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The greek treasure by irving stone fantastic fiction. Agony and the ecstasy, paperback by stone, irving, brand new, free shipping i.
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. Stunning psychological study of a womans passive complicity in her own death. Berkeley in 1923 and a masters degree in 1924 from the university of southern california. This volume offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and controversial subject of the representation of black people in the ancient world. 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. Wrote novelized accounts of real people, based on meticulous research. For a comprehensive, yet readable, work on greek philosophy, see w. The greek treasure paperback september 1, 1976 by irving stone author. The greek treasure 9780385111706 by irving stone and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. An updated edition was published in 1966, with brief analyses of the 1944 through 1964 elections.
First edition of this biographical novel of the life of henry and sophia schliemann, pioneers in the field of archaeology. A biographical novel of henry and sophia schliemann. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Order of irving stone books irving stone 19031989 was an american author of biographical novels and nonfiction books. 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. 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. 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. The library also has a new study guide for archaeology which students should consult especially for reference material.
Irving stone books list of books by author irving stone. Buy a cheap copy of the greek treasure book by irving stone. The greeks enjoy a special place in the construction of western culture and identity. 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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. 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. Guthries authoritative the history of greek philosophy,six volumes. Irving stone has 76 books on goodreads with 241675 ratings. 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. 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. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The greek treasure hardcover january 1, 1975 by irving stone author visit amazons irving stone page. Before the books story begins, vasilios petrakos, general secretary.
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