The Road to Delphi: The Life and Afterlife of Oracles

Cultures of all epochs have consulted oracles in times of need. This fascinating exploration of the enduring popularity of oracles examines how they are interpreted and why. Taking examples from literature and history, from the oracles at Delphi to those in Macbeth, and further still to the works of Kafka and Bob Dylan, and even in the film The Matrix, Wood combines storytelling and commentary to provide a lively account of humanity's persistent faith in signs, which continues to exert an important influence on the course of civilization.

Author: Michael Wood
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 07/01/2004
Pages: 271
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.59w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780312423070

About the Author

Michael Wood is Charles Barnwell Straut Professor of English at Princeton University. He is the author of three previous books, most recently The Magician's Doubts, an acclaimed analysis of Nabokov's works. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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