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The Book of the Heart
By
Louisa Young
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Doubleday
Publication date
January 1, 2003
Pages
354
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780385501736
ISBN-10
0385501730
Dimensions
1.25 by 6 by 9.75 in.
Weight
1.45 lbs.
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Original list price
$30.00
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Traces the role of the human heart in history, from its natural anatomy and symbolism in various religious cultures, to its depiction in art, music, and literature.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: From its physical attributes to its power as a literary metaphor to its religious significance, and beyond, here is the captivating story of the role of the heart in our lives and culture.
There is a universal fascination with the human heart. Every age and civilization has developed theories and beliefs about it, which overlap, support, and sometimes undermine one another. it is celebrated as the home of faith, love and courage, the seat of the soul. No other organ has inspired so many poets, writers, painters, and religious thinkers, and references to it abound in advertising, cultural kitsch, song lyrics, and everyday language and imagery. Shedding light on the heart's many mysteries and meanings, the chapters in THE BOOK OF THE HEART explore:
⢠The Physical Heart: a natural history of the heart; its strengths and weaknesses; the anatomy of the human heart
⢠The Religious Heart: the bleeding heart; the sacrificial heart; the heart's place in cannibalism and other rituals.
⢠The Heart in Art: visual depictions of the heart from classical art to tatoos; fruits and other symbols of the heart
⢠The Written Heart: poetry and song; romantic love, myths, and legends; the novel
Filled with fascinating tidbits (for instance, a giraffe requires a heart weighing sixty-six pounds to pump blood up its neck) and graced with charming illustrations, THE BOOK OF THE HEART is a great Valentine's Day Gift and the perfect book to pick up for some heartening entertainment any time of the year.
There is a universal fascination with the human heart. Every age and civilization has developed theories and beliefs about it, which overlap, support, and sometimes undermine one another. it is celebrated as the home of faith, love and courage, the seat of the soul. No other organ has inspired so many poets, writers, painters, and religious thinkers, and references to it abound in advertising, cultural kitsch, song lyrics, and everyday language and imagery. Shedding light on the heart's many mysteries and meanings, the chapters in THE BOOK OF THE HEART explore:
⢠The Physical Heart: a natural history of the heart; its strengths and weaknesses; the anatomy of the human heart
⢠The Religious Heart: the bleeding heart; the sacrificial heart; the heart's place in cannibalism and other rituals.
⢠The Heart in Art: visual depictions of the heart from classical art to tatoos; fruits and other symbols of the heart
⢠The Written Heart: poetry and song; romantic love, myths, and legends; the novel
Filled with fascinating tidbits (for instance, a giraffe requires a heart weighing sixty-six pounds to pump blood up its neck) and graced with charming illustrations, THE BOOK OF THE HEART is a great Valentine's Day Gift and the perfect book to pick up for some heartening entertainment any time of the year.
Editions
Hardcover
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1 edition from Doubleday (January 1, 2003)
9780385501736 | details & prices | 354 pages | 6.00 × 9.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.45 lbs | List price $30.00
About: Traces the role of the human heart in history, from its natural anatomy and symbolism in various religious cultures, to its depiction in art, music, and literature.
About: Traces the role of the human heart in history, from its natural anatomy and symbolism in various religious cultures, to its depiction in art, music, and literature.
Paperback
New edition from Harpercollins Pub Ltd (January 19, 2004)
9780007109111 | details & prices | 512 pages | List price $15.45
About: This book is divided into four parts (like the heart): the anatomist's heart; the religious heart; the heart in art; and the lover's heart, and is a cultural and emotional history of our most important muscle.
About: This book is divided into four parts (like the heart): the anatomist's heart; the religious heart; the heart in art; and the lover's heart, and is a cultural and emotional history of our most important muscle.
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