ARION AND THE DOLPHIN Hardcover

Vikram Seth's "Arion and the Dolphin" is an enchanting re-telling of the ancient Greek legend, presented as a libretto for an opera. The story follows Arion, a gifted young musician in the court of Periander in Corinth, who, after winning a prestigious music contest in Sicily, is betrayed and thrown overboard by greedy sailors. Miraculously, he is saved and befriended by a dolphin, leading to a profound, albeit ultimately tragic, friendship. Seth's characteristic erudition, charm, and poetic imagination shimmer throughout this lyrical narrative, making it a captivating read for both amateur and professional enthusiasts of music, myth, and timeless tales.