The Book of the Unknown: Tales of the Thirty-Six

The Book of the Unknown: Tales of the Thirty-Six Wydawca: Random House Trade Opis produktu Marvelous and mystical stories of the thirty-six anonymous saints whose decency sustains the world-reimagined from Jewish folklore. A liar, a cheat, a degenerate, and a whore. These are the last people one might expect to be virtuous. But a legendary Kabbalist has discovered the truth: they are just some of the thirty-six hidden ones, the righteous individuals who ultimately make the world a better place. In these captivating stories, we meet twelve of the secret benefactors, including a timekeeper's son who shows a sleepless village the beauty of dreams; a gambler who teaches a king ruled by the tyranny of the past to roll the dice; a thief who realizes that his job is to keep his fellow townsfolk honest; and a golem-a woman made of mud-who teaches kings and peasants the real nature of humanity. With boundless imagination and a delightful sense of humor, acclaimed writer and artist Jonathon Keats has turned the traditional folktale on its head, creating heroes from the unlikeliest of characters, and enchanting readers with these stunningly original fables. Features: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents Specyfikacja SKU: RAGS003783792 EAN: 9780812978971 Waga: 191 g Author: Keats, Jonathon Binding: Paperback Pages: 240 Publication Year: 2009 BISAC Category 1: FIC029000 BISAC Category 2: FIC046000 BISAC Category 3: FIC010000