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That mighty sculptor, time

by Marguerite Yourcenar, Walter Kaiser

This posthumously published collection of essays explores a diverse range of subjects, analysing topics such as religion, literature, history, and art. The title essay meditates on the transforming effect of time and erosion on physical works of art.

Accession 26186 ISBN 0374523754 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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