The Cyprian Woman by George Johnston - 1955 1st HCDJ
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The Cyprian Woman (1955) by George Johnston is a dramatic, sun-drenched adventure and romance set in Greece. It follows a wealthy philanthropist funding a film about the Argonauts. He hires a young Englishman to help on the project, plunging him into the vibrant, politically volatile, and mythological landscape of 1950s Greece. The story blends a fast-paced thriller plot with deep atmospheric explorations of the Mediterranean. Key Elements & Themes The Film Project: The driving force of the plot is an obsessive wealthy benefactor attempting to recreate the ancient myth of the Argonauts on film. Setting the Scene: Johnston paints a vivid, evocative picture of Greece in the 1950s, bringing the landscape and local culture to life
- Year: 1955
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Fair
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