Obsession With Butterflies, An
This work tells the story of man`s fascination with butterflies, as symbols, as objects of beauty, and of obsession - in the tradition of Susan Orlean`s "The Orchid Thief". From Hindu mythology to Aztec sacrifices, butterflies have served as a metaphor for resurrection and transformation. Even during World War II, children in a Polish death camp scratched hundreds of butterflies onto the wall of their barracks. But as Sharman Apt Russell points out in this rich and lyrical meditation, butterflies have above all been objects of obsession. From the beastly horned caterpillar whose blood helps it count time, to the peacock butterfly with wings that hiss like a snake, Russell traces butterflies through their life cycles, exploring the...
Издательство:
Vintage Classics
Дата выхода: июль 2011
