Sisyphus: An Operatic Fable (1908)

by R.C. Trevelyan

Book Overview

Sisyphus: An Operatic Fable is a book written by Robert Calverley Trevelyan in 1908. The book is a retelling of the myth of Sisyphus, the king who was punished by the gods to roll a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down again for all eternity. In this version, Sisyphus is portrayed as a tragic hero who struggles with his fate and the cruelty of the gods. The book is written in the form of an opera, with lyrics and music included. It is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120708184
• ISBN13: 9781120708182
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"