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UNICORN: Myth and Reality by Rüdiger Robert Beer. Translated by Charles M. Stern. Published in 1972 by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.
A fascinating exploration of one of history’s most enduring mythical creatures. Drawing on more than a decade of research, German author Rüdiger Robert Beer traces the unicorn’s journey through ancient legend, medieval belief, religious symbolism, literature, and art. The book examines how the unicorn captured the imagination of cultures across centuries, exploring the many meanings attached to the creature and the remarkable persistence of belief in its existence.
The unicorn never roamed the earth, yet it fascinated storytellers, artists, scholars, and believers for thousands of years. Beer investigates the origins of the legend, the varying depictions of the creature throughout history, and the symbolic roles it played in different cultures. He follows the unicorn from its earliest appearances in the ancient world through medieval Europe and into modern literature and poetry.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, the volume draws upon ancient manuscripts, tapestries, sculptures, woodcuts, engravings, church decorations, and architectural reliefs to bring the legend to life. The author’s interest in the subject was sparked by a visit to The Cloisters in New York, where he encountered the celebrated Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries and resolved to learn more about the creature’s remarkable history.
Black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to the spine, housed in the original dust jacket. 216 pages with index.
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