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Nightsong revisits the ancient myth of Orpheus, an aspiring poet and musician, who embarks on a daring journey into the Underworld. His mission is to beseech the rulers of the afterlife to restore his beloved Eurydice, who was slain by a venomous serpent. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and perseverance, while dramatizing the fabled landscape of the Greek underworld.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Cadnum
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